54 Ways You Can Help Israel

Incredible ideas for how to help Israel at this crucial time.

For many around the world, one of the most frustrating aspects of the violence in Israel is the seeming inability to help – even in some small way. And while we may not be able to stop the rocket attacks, we can still take action to lift Israel's spirits and help it contend with an increasingly uncertain situation.

Even if our actions do not appear to influence the overall outcome of events, at the very least we succeed in changing ourselves. And that, in and of itself, is an important victory.

Here we present "54 Ways You Can Help Israel" – in no particular order. Thank you to the many Aish.com readers who submitted ideas.

Get some facts.
The Internet is a great resource for getting an accurate picture of what is really happening in the conflict. For daily news, visit the Jerusalem Post and Times of Israel. For crucial background information, read "Israel: A History" (by Martin Gilbert) and "Myths and Facts" online.

Support Israeli soldiers.
Write a letter and express appreciation for their self-sacrifice in valiantly defending our people and our land. You can even send a care package to a soldier with a holiday gift, etc. Thank Israeli Soldiers supports troops by delivering your personal letter of thanks and a care package of items that soldiers need. Yad Eliezer sends thousands of gift packs to soldiers near Gaza. Yashar LaChayal works to provide soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces with goods and services they lack.

Pray.
Pray to God to bring peace to the land. Pray for Israel's leaders who need wisdom, to do what is best for Israel in spite of international pressure. Pray for the safety of Israeli civilians who are targeted by rockts and even suicide bombers. Pray for the protection of IDF soldiers as they root out every last terrorist. And pray for the Arabs to realize the true nature of their leadership and doctrines that teach hate and murder. Regardless of your level of observance, you can add a request for Israel to your regular (or even irregular) prayer regimen. You can send prayers via the Western Wall at thewall.org. No prayer goes to waste and the gates of tears are never closed. God has done miracles before and will do them again.

Unity!
When we stop arguing among ourselves and work together, we can stand united against the enemy, and the Almighty with us. Jerusalem was destroyed because of people speaking negatively about each other, so that is the way we can rebuild Jerusalem. Abstain from saying (or listening to) anything bad about any individual or group, or even the Israeli government – unless it is constructive criticism. The only way to stand against our enemies is to lay down our differences and become one. We've got to live together!

Get Hamas off of Twitter.
The U.S. government has designated Hamas as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Under federal law, it is illegal for any American company to provide "material support" to terrorists – which includes the provision of any "service" or "communications equipment." Demand that Twitter shut down @AlqassamBrigade, which is providing an illegal "communications service" to Hamas.

Buy Israeli products and services.
With the Israeli economy suffering, go out of your way to support Israel's export trade. judaicawebstore.com allows you to buy Israeli products directly. When in the grocery store, look for brands like Elite, Telma, Osem, and Ahava beauty products – even if you have to pay a few more dollars for them. Ask the supermarket manager to order these items specifically. Buy Israeli wine to bring as a gift when you visit friends. Home Depot and other stores have many Israeli-made products – especially plastics.

Speak out!
The next time you hear something that puts down Israel, don't wonder to yourself, "What is anyone going to do about it." No Jewish organization or Israeli consulate can fight the propaganda war on every front, so don't assume they will. You be the "anyone" and pick up your pen or keyboard and start writing. Write a piece you for local newspaper, set up information tables at your high school or college, or simply talk to people. Be a roving ambassador for Israel by explaining the true facts to everyone you meet. Even the cashier in the supermarket needs good information. You never know how your contribution may affect someone else's views. The possibilities are endless. The worst thing to do is to remain quiet in times like this. Do something!

Phone Israel.
Pick up the phone and make a solidarity call to your Israeli friends and relatives. If you don't know someone personally, ask someone who does. Call that person in Israel and assure them that you share their pain and understand what they’re going through. Commend them for having the courage to live in Israel. Let them know they are not alone!

Protest bias in the media.
The media has a powerful influence on public opinion and government policy. When you discover a piece of bias, contact the news agency and complain. Keep your remarks respectful and stick to the facts. Build a list of email addresses of friends and colleagues, so when you discover bias, you can alert others to also file a complaint. There is power in the number of responses, even if your specific letter is not printed. You can join a media watch email list at HonestReporting.com, and get the full story of media bias against Israel by reading David & Goliath: The Explosive Inside Story of Media Bias in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.

Give Tzedakah.
Give some charity every day for Israel. Encourage others to give charity for Israel, too. One Aish.com reader wrote; “Because our church has been forced to cancel their annual trip to Israel, we are sending our money anyway to the tour guides and bus driver.”

Empathize with terror victims.
As you are lying in bed at night, imagine what it's like to be the sister, child or parent of someone who yesterday was full of life, and today is nothing but scattered bones and flesh. It's a mitzvah to cry and feel another's pain.

Visit Israel.
Go to Israel on vacation, to study, or to visit family. Encourage your local organizations to sponsor trips – study tours, religious tours, Bar/Bat Mitzvah tours. It can be for 3 days or 10 days. If hotels, stores and restaurants are lacking tourists – that's precisely what the terrorists seek! Talk to others about the beautiful landscape of Israel, about the unique feeling of thousands of years of Jewish existence in Israel. Visiting Israel will show Israelis that you really care, and will make a tremendous difference to your own sense of connection. Make your motto: “Tourism against Terrorism!”

Fly the Israeli flag.
Put an Israeli flag in front of your home, place of worship, etc. Let everyone know that you are proud of Israel. Put an "I Support Israel" bumper sticker on your car. Wear a combined American/Israeli flag pin on your lapel. If you can’t find an Israeli flag, make one yourself, or ask your kids to draw one, and display it in your car window or office.

Conserve energy.
Dependence on Arab oil drives much of the pro-Arab sentiment throughout the world. American foreign policy is also heavily influenced by the need for imported oil. To conserve energy, take simple measures like making sure your tires are properly inflated, using compact fluorescent light bulbs in your home, and buying energy-efficient cars and appliances. What about hanging up those car keys and walking or riding your bicycle for a change? If millions would cut down on fuel consumption, the Arab clout would change. Consider making your next car an electric vehicle.

Recognize the God factor.
With all the practical efforts to help Israel – media watch, education, economic assistance, political lobbying, etc. – don’t forget the spiritual component! The very existence of the Jewish people after 3,500 years, and the return to the land after a long exile, is miraculous. Understand the significance of Abraham’s covenant with God. Each of us, on whatever level of observance, must strive to connect.

Send flowers.
You can show family and friends in Israel that you are thinking about them by sending flowers.

Rally for Israel.
Hold a rally in your city. When thousands of people turn out for a public display of support, it affects all segments of your community – the politicians, the media, general public opinion. And most importantly, it engenders unity and pride within the Jewish and pro-Israel community.

Know your enemy.
The Arab world tends to say one thing in English, but a very different message in Arabic. Blood libels and fabrications of Israeli-sponsored massacres are common. Memri provides important translations of the Arabic media. And the Center for Monitoring Impact Peace tracks Palestinian compliance with peace agreements.

Holocaust education.
With the rise of anti-Semitic incidents around the world, and the state-sponsored anti-Semitism in Arab countries, it is important to see the warning signs before a crisis happens. Learning about the Holocaust helps us appreciate the depth of anti-Semitism and its root causes. Excellent information is online at "Why the Jews" seminar. Squelch all anti-Semitic language everywhere you are. Stand up against this terrible hatred – no matter what the consequences.

Visit your Congressman.
Form a concerned citizen’s group, and then make appointment to sit with your Congressman for an hour in his Washington office. Then rent a bus and go! He will see how seriously his constituents are about the Mideast issues.

Educate the Palestinian public.
With all the hatred in the Palestinian media, textbooks, etc., an entire generation is being raised for war, not peace. Find ways to introduce democratic values into Palestinian society. Jews cannot realize their dream for peace until the Arabs desire the same.

Strive to be a better person.
Be nice to fellow Jews and fellow human beings. Before you go to sleep each night, go through your day, review your behavior, and resolve what you can do better. By setting an example of higher Jewish moral and ethical standards, we can strengthen the nation of Israel and by extension, the State of Israel.

Teshuva!
Ultimately, the reviving of our devotion to the Almighty is going to bring about the reviving of the land, and our people as a whole. If we can elevate ourselves even a little, it can arouse the Almighty's compassion and Jewish lives can be spared. Each individual who does teshuva brings Israel one step closer to redemption.

Post on the web.
There are hundreds of websites and Facebook pages devoted to spreading Palestinian propaganda – with pictures of bloodied children and descriptions of the “horror of massacres orchestrated by the fascist Israelis.” Pro-Palestinian activists have flooded bulletin boards and online comments sections. Speak up against individuals who spread lies and preach intolerance. Take heart in knowing that decent, thinking people are on Israel's side.

Make a small repair.
If you’ve had an argument with someone, simply forgive them. Then ask God to forgive His people.

Donate blood.
When you are in Israel, donate blood. With all the recent attacks, there is a great shortage. To give blood is to give life, and shows a deep solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people.

Fight child abuse.
Palestinian children are being brainwashed into sacrificing their lives for the promise of “martyrdom.” The Stop Palestinian Child Abuse Project is a good place to start.

Support Israeli citizens.
Show Israelis your support, love and friendship by writing letters, postcards and emails to everyone you know. Become an e-mail pen pal to someone in Israel.

Thank God for His many miracles.
Read the news to see how almost every day deadly attacks are averted. And thank God!

Organize an Israeli products fair.
In some American cities, Christians and Jews have come together under "ActionIsrael" to sponsor what is called "Ben Yehudah Street in Denver." Shop owners in Jerusalem send some of their inventory and it is sold for them. This supports Israeli merchants during this difficult time..

The merit of a mitzvah.
Before you do any one of the 613 mitzvot, have in mind that God should use this merit to help protect Israel.

Support Magen David Adom.
Israel's medical emergency service is severely financially strapped and in need of ambulances. Months of terror have stretched MDA to its maximum capacity, while exposing its rescue workers to extreme danger and great sacrifice. Get your synagogue or school to start a campaign to defray the cost of an ambulance. Or contribute on-line at: magendavidadom.org. Jewish lives depend on it.

Aliyah: Make Israel your home.
You can have a great effect on what happens in Israel by living there. An influx of educated, entrepreneurial Jews from Western countries gives Israel a major boost. Israel is the place where a Jew is truly at home and can maximize his/her Jewish potential. Start making plans to move when things quiet down (or even now if you're brave). Info at: Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Learn Hebrew.
Call your local synagogue and find out about Hebrew classes, or learn some online. This will build your bond with the Jewish people and the Land of Israel.

Get the Israeli side.
There’s a lot of misinformation out there. When an incident happens in Israel, get the Israeli side of the story by following the Israel Defense Forces website, on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr. And most importantly: Share!

Learn Torah.
Through the learning of Torah, the world is brought to its senses and the Jewish people are protected. Make a commitment to a specific increase in the amount of time you learn each day. Attend a class about Judaism, or pick something from the recommended reading list. The impact of even a few extra minutes of Torah learning is enormous. And teach Torah to your children!

Contact the president.
Call or email President Obama to commend his support for Israel in the common fight against terrorism, and respectfully urge him to allow Israel to take vigorous action to defend itself. Write a short, personal email with a subject line like: "Thank you for standing with Israel." Every call, letter, and fax is counted. Go to: http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/, or call the White House comment line at: 202-456-1111, or 202-456-1414.

Fight terror.
For the civilized world to survive, terrorism must be stopped. Some would appease Arab countries who supply oil. Call on your government leaders to make policy decisions based on what is morally correct, not economically expedient.

Distribute literature on college campuses.
There is an urgent need to counter the virulent wave on anti-Semitism and pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses. Print and distribute literature on campuses highlighting Israel's humanitarian achievements, democracy and ethnic diversity. Hasbara Fellowships is doing great work on this front.

Recite Psalms.
There is a time-honored custom for Jews to gather and recite Psalms in times of distress. King David's stirring words seem to be written for our exact situation today. Take 15 minutes out of your hectic daily schedule to say a few Psalms (recommended are Psalms 20, 83, 121, 130 and 142), or organize a group of friends to share saying the entire book together. You can say them in Hebrew or English.

Reach out.
At such difficult times, Jews need to reach out to one another. Invite an unaffiliated Jew to Shabbat dinner. People are open to their heritage and feel the need to connect.

Register and vote.
Elected officials analyze voting registration and voter turnout carefully, and make decisions accordingly. If you are not already registered to vote, contact your local Board of Elections and ask for a voter registration application, and be sure to vote in the next elections.

Stop carnage on the roads.
Work to end the terrible traffic accidents in the land of Israel which claim 600 lives each year. It is absurd that while we fight against terror, there are tragedies which are completely in our own hands and we refuse to take the necessary steps to stop them.

Sponsor educational forums.
Offer a crash course in the Mideast conflict at your local JCC, synagogue, or community college. And share this online video.

Show both sides of the refugee issue.
In conversations and in the media, emphasize how the Arab states have mistreated the Palestinians – refusing to grant them citizenship in order to keep the "refugee" issue an open wound. Raise the issue of how 600,000 Jews were driven out of Arab lands during Israel's independence and forced to abandon their property, with no right of return or compensation ever extended to them.

Hold governments accountable.
Write and call (and boycott if necessary) any governments that are complicit in anti-Semitic and anti-Israel activities. Educate the public about the inconsistency of the European Union and United Nations which supports human rights – yet does not speak out against Arab violence. Protest at the consulates of those countries who have minimized the anti-Semitic activities taking place in their countries.

Get a clear definition of terrorism.
September 11 united the civilized world against terrorism. Concerned citizens should agree on a strong definition of terror, and organize a mass campaign to get Congress and the White House to use this definition to dictate official policy. Once everyone is clear about what is “terrorism,” support for Israel will grow much stronger. And let Congressional leaders know that you do not agree with the double standard that has been set in fighting terror – one for America, another for Israel.

Imagine your own family in danger.
It is difficult to truly care about people and situations from which we are distant. To overcome this difficulty, try the following exercise for three minutes a day: Look at pictures of soldiers standing in a tank. Stare at a picture of a soldier who has been killed in action. Now imagine that it was, God forbid, your son, husband, or your best friend. When you are watching the news and see missiles hitting Israel, picture it as your house being struck. How would you act differently? By harnessing the power of imagination, we will care more deeply and be propelled into action.

Tap into the helping networks.
Reach out to residents in danger with your time, money and other resources. Here are a few initiatives to support: Yad Ezra v'Shulamit sends tons of food to Israeli families being attacked by Hamas rockets. United With Israel helps build bomb shelters in Israeli communities under attack.

Get more facts.
The next time you hear someone put down Israel, know how to respond. Be a roving ambassador for Israel by explaining the true facts to everyone you meet. Even the cashier in the supermarket needs good information. You never know how your contribution may affect someone else's views. The worst thing is to remain quiet at times like this. See "What Really Happened in the Middle East," a 10-minute multi-media presentation on the history and background of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Read "Defending Israel's Operations in Gaza", a quick guide to some of the big issues. See the short film, "Missiles from Gaza."

Say the Shema. The Shema is a Jewish “pledge of allegiance,” a declaration of faith to One God and an affirmation of commitment to Israel and the Jewish people. It is the first prayer that Jewish children are taught to say, and the last words a Jew says prior to death. It is the ultimate expression of Jewish conviction, the historic proclamation of Judaism's central creed. Say it twice each day: once in the morning and once at night.

Yearn for redemption.
The Torah tells us that for the Jews in Egypt, it wasn't until "We cried out to God, that He heard our voice and saw our affliction." We had to hit rock-bottom, to see there was no other option but to turn to God. If need be, God will bring every force against us in order to bring us the realization that He is the only answer we will have. Actively yearn for the redemption and the coming of Moshiach. This conflict will probably not end till he comes, so we must work hard to make it happen now!

Brainstorm.
Get a group of friends together and spend one hour brainstorming for more ideas how you can help Israel.

i am ordinary scottish person.but i have always believed in the beliefs of the jewish faith even though i,m protesant.your religion and country have been vilifide over the years for defending themselves.you should be proud to live and die for your country.if someone gets this message just know i am pro israel and pro jewish always have been and will be to the day i die.

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Israel,
July 27, 2014 1:00 AM

I don't agree with the commenting on facebook part. Getting down to the level of ignorant pro-palestinians shows weakness.

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John,
July 23, 2014 7:31 PM

God bless Israel

South African Christians support Israel and admire its bravery against terrorism. I look forward to a visit soon

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S S Devkar,
July 23, 2014 10:49 AM

Strentherning INDO-ISRAEL unity

We are planning a PEACE campaign and wish to project it as an INSO-ISRAELI joint effort, please contact us as soon as possible.

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basel,
July 22, 2014 4:44 PM

We see that the problem in Arab countries is not Israel but the radical Islamist organizations such as Hamas, hizbalah, isis, alqaida and many others who ruin the lives of Muslims and other minorities. I am a Kurd and I will always support Israel because I see how the Israelis are trying to protect itself from terror, just as we Kurds are trying to make it against the radical Muslim organistioner and Arab nationalists who accept no other population besides Arabs and Muslims, and sometimes not neither.

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erik,
July 21, 2014 10:48 PM

hope

Hope this mess will end well but it's been going on for many years. My family plans to vist Israel this year as a way to show our support. Good luck and bring on Iron Beam soon.

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Roy Turp,
July 19, 2014 6:03 PM

Dear sir/Madame, I have just returned from a visiting Israel. Every Israeli citizen I spoke too told me that they want to live in peace with their Palestinian neighbours.I witnessed indiscriminate rocket attacks every day that I was in Israel . I watch and listen to the news on UK television and radio and I'm appalled at the anti-Israel bias. Whilst I was staying in Tel Aviv I saw many Arabs mixing and enjoying themselves with their Israeli friends. The international community is condemning Israel's ' dis-proportionate action' . No democratic government would stand by and allow a terrorist group such as Hamas attack it's citizens. I pray for the the good people of Palestine that they will eventually find peace and that the Hamas terrorists will be rejected by the people of Palestine. Most people in the uK sympathise with Israel's plight and I will support and pray to Almighty God that he protects and bless's Israel and the those palastine who seek peace.

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Anonymous,
July 17, 2014 5:59 AM

I Support Israel

Support Israel, we are persecuted in South Africa by our Government who support terrorism and are against Israel, we will support you and pray for you, GOD Bless Israel

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Maureen Zyambo,
July 16, 2014 8:16 AM

I love Isreal

I love Isreal, may the Sovereign Lord continue protecting Israel.

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Maria,
July 12, 2014 12:41 PM

Israel support

Israel fight is a fight of every human beeing wishing for freedom.

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Anonymous,
May 1, 2014 11:04 PM

i like way of isreal to protect jewish people overworld

i iraqi wondering how to visit isreal to see the developing of this country

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Willie Phillips,
April 9, 2014 5:59 PM

Many Thoughts & Prayers for Israel & it's Soldiers

I will always keep Israel and Israeli Soldiers in my thoughts and prayers. One of my Best Friends left USA to go to Tel Aviv (spelling?) University and became a Soldier for Israel. He converted in America and left shortly after. I supported his ideas and was deeply influenced and moved by his compassion for humanity and friendship. He inspired me with his constant thirst for knowledge, and he taught me a Lot. When i saw a picture of him on facebook, dressed in his soldier's garb, running through an obstacle course, sweating, carrying all that heavy gear, it inspired me very much. I thought, WOW! Look what my friend has accomplished. It gave me hope also, but i then began to realize how much i missed him and starting crying; i was also crying out of pure joy. I have a lot of respect for a person like him and i am blessed to have had the pleasure of being his classmate, co-worker, and friend. Anyways, much Thanks to the soldiers and my friend. :)

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Rachel Coleman,
December 1, 2013 4:17 PM

I just want to thank all the Israeli soldiers for working so tirelessly to protect and defend the State of Israel. Thank you to all of those individuals who go to Israel to serve in the Israeli army. I am sure that you get tired, and, have moments of doubt and wonder, however, I just want to thank you for everything you do. Thank you for your bravery, and, for being you.
Sincerely,
Rachel Coleman
Hopefully, my body will be physically strong enough to one day return home, and, or I will be emotionally strong enough to one day come home. Thank you again for working so tirelessly to defend and protect and serve this beautiful and amazing country. תודה רבה

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zulfiqar,
October 30, 2013 2:37 PM

i would like to know about Israel truth

I love Israel

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Mattityahu Hill,
June 6, 2013 10:15 PM

Frustrated that the one consistent and pluralistic democracy in Middle is wronged in the media

I see Israel as a beacon of humanity surrounded by dysfunctional governments, and quite frankly lies. The international media, in particular in Europe, is increasing it's attacks on Yisrael. Yisrael will always have my support and I continuously debate issues with those who seem to have a continuously Pro-Arab stance (in Australia and the UK). For the record Yisrael is a country where religious freedom is gurarranteed, pluralism is gurranteed, as well as gender equality. So to all those Yisrael bashers, please travel to Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, or Egypt and see if such things are gurranteed or socially permitted? We will never stop our support for Yisrael.

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Angelique,
February 10, 2013 1:22 PM

I support Israel

I too support Israel, and I too live in a country that doesn't. Israel, no nation has managed to achieve what you have or contributed to the world what you have. You are blessed by the Almighty, the fact that you still exist despite being surrounded by countries who have made it public that they will destroy you, is proof enough for me that you are protected by God. To the soldiers, I say thank you for fighting regardless the dangers you face. Thank you for fighting the good fight, because only a fool believes that your enemies just want a piece of land back. That is just a smokescreen. God bless Israel and all those who support and pray for them. What an incredible nation!

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Tim,
January 1, 2013 4:25 AM

we support Israel

We support Israel even if our government dosent.
Our government has become more sympathetic to Islam
And terrorist factions than they are towards our Israeli brothers and sisters.
This is not right and the United States will pay in the long run,because God says of Israel,I will bless them that bless you and curse those who curse you,that is why the palestinians and all Arabs who oppose Israel are sighning they're own death sentance because they are actually are opposing God Himself.

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Efrat,
December 16, 2012 7:45 PM

Help saving 3 young children

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peyman,
November 26, 2012 8:24 PM

hiiiiiii

i love you israel

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Debbie,
November 25, 2012 9:43 PM

Learn Chumash!

You'll reinforce the unbreakable connection that exists between Hashem, the land of Israel & the Jewish people. This is where it all comes from.

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Anonymous,
November 21, 2012 4:01 PM

unbelievable

this article was first written 10 years ago and nothing has changed. to all my fellow israeli citizens in the south - keep strong and to everyone who critises Israel - live in our shoes for a short while and then talk.

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nathalie,
November 21, 2012 3:57 AM

thank you all for the supportive comments!

As a jew it really reaches my heart to see so many positive messages of support from US cititizens .. Thank you from the bottom of me and my family's, and israel's hearts.

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jenny,
November 21, 2012 3:34 AM

AM ISRAEL CHAI THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL LIVE FOREVER

SUPPORT ISRAEL. THEY DEFEND NOT ONLY THEIR PEOPLE THEY DEFEND YOU AS WELL DONT ASK FOR HO THE BELLS TOLL THEY TOLL FOR YOU

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tzvi harpaz,
November 20, 2012 9:51 PM

help israel with music

WAY #55: Hey friends. Some musician acquaintances of mine are donating songs they're recorded to create an anthology album, which will be sold to raise money to help in israel. if you are a musician who would like to get involved, or want to be notified when its ready, shoot me an email to tzviharpaz@gmail.com

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Jonathan Levy,
November 20, 2012 9:13 PM

SOUTH AFRICAN JEWRY IS WITH ISRAEL

South Africa is a small country - but we have a very strong and vibrant Jewish community. Many of us have family and friends in Israel (my eldest son has lived there for 10 years). We are with, and pray for Israel and her people daily - and may G-d protect the IDF and all the people of Israel, and may this senseless loss of life be over soon.

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Martha DePaul,
November 20, 2012 8:31 PM

My sister and me going to visit Yisrael next sunday, i have 2 Israel degel in each window of may car, in my back yard another degel, and all the money that we save just to spended in The Land. Am ISRAEL Chai, WE LOVE ISRAEL !

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kate b,
November 20, 2012 8:21 PM

Learn where the term "Palestinian" for Arabs only came from - here:

"There are no differences between Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. We are all part of one nation. It is only for political reasons that we carefully underline our Palestinian identity.... yes, the existence of a separate Palestinian identity serves only tactical purposes. The founding of a Palestinian state is a new tool in the continuing battle against Israel."
- Zuheir Muhsin, late Military Department head of the PLO and member of its Executive Council (Dutch daily Trouw, March 1977)
"There is no such country [as Palestine]! 'Palestine' is a term the Zionists invented! There is no Palestine in the Bible. Our country was for centuries part of Syria."
- Auni Bey Abdul-Hadi, a local Arab leader, to the Peel Commission, 1937
"Palestine was part of the Province of Syria... politically, the Arabs of Palestine were not independent in the sense of forming a separate political entity."
- The representative of the Arab Higher Committee to the United Nations submitted this in a statement to the General Assembly in May 1947
"It is common knowledge that Palestine is nothing but southern Syria."
- Ahmed Shuqeiri, later the chairman of the PLO, to the UN Security Council
Israel FOREVER!

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Julie Shortridge,
November 20, 2012 8:19 PM

Proud supporter of Israel!

I just wanted to say that many Americans as well as myself, stand in support of Israel and are praying for all that is happening there. May God bring peace to Jerusalem. My heart goes out to all of you. May God bless and protect you and bring healing to your land. God bless Israel!

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Johny,
November 20, 2012 6:03 PM

"God"Bless a Jewish People's!

First thanks For the Lovely 54,Message.'. May G-d bless State of Israel Undivided a Jewish State for Ever...also God help the IDF to Fight Terrorist group...the P.L.O in west Bank & the other One in Gaza. No more Kassam Rockets in the Promised Land!

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Libby,
November 20, 2012 5:34 PM

Thank you!

I asked somewhere else on Aish about sending a parcel to a soldier and here it was! Great stuff, thanks very much.

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Dennis Stirk,
November 20, 2012 5:11 PM

The Peace of Jerusalem

We pray ardently for God's protection of the Jewish people who deserve only peace and acceptance.We live in an evil world that has no Godly principles,and very little love for its neighbor. Shalom a thousand times to all you special people and much Love.

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Cherrie,
November 20, 2012 4:59 PM

Thank you

Thank you for these ideas; some of them I am doing already, but there are many other suggestions that I can follow. Especially I am praying for Israel. Am Israel Chai!

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Marni Linden,
November 20, 2012 4:27 PM

Great suggestions

I have lived in Israel for twenty years and there's no place else on earth I'd want to be, even now when I heard the siren today while making lunch. I don't feel 'courageous' to be living here - it's my home. Thanks for thinking of us but I don't need flowers or phone calls from people I don't know but please do spread the truth about our situation to everyone.

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terry fehl,
November 18, 2012 10:16 PM

yes to Israel

The Israeli people are wonderful and I do love the country and its people. God has said " I will bless them that bless you and curse them that curse you" There is just something about the land and its people I love.

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David Neeley,
November 16, 2012 1:45 AM

We in America are praying for you and your government.

We fly your flag and stand with you,God bless you all.

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Jerry Mulder,
September 17, 2012 9:47 PM

We love you

We are with you 100 percent here in San Antonio Texas. Stay strong and may GOD continue to bless you!

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Cathie Heim,
September 13, 2012 4:38 AM

America supports you

I want to tell Israel, friend of America, that I am sorry we have a President that is not supporting you. There are many, many U.S.A citizens that do stand with you. God Bless you all through these difficult times.

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Mats Borgström,
June 19, 2012 6:43 PM

REasons why

Just bought a scarf from your country, not much but living in a country with Isreal haters I think wearing it gonna show some of us see the truth, I really admire your people and the courage they show, One people under one flag no matter what rule is in power.

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Jon Blunkell,
June 16, 2012 10:37 AM

Support from a UK gentile

I so admire the Israeli Nation. To make a stand against such sustained and irrational hatred for so long is a mark of faith and courage. I am ashamed of the UK's willingness to condemn Israel as the bully of the middle east, al the while sucking up to the real bullies so they won't withdraw their oil supplies. Can't wait for my next visit!

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Ming Yao,
June 7, 2012 5:57 AM

Israel

I am a Chinese citizen, and while I recognize that its government has serious flaws, I support Israel over Palestine. Many Chinese do, actually: More than 94% of Chinese in a poll said they liked Israel.
My advice for Israel is to remember the Torah's laws on mercy and compassion, and treat others as the Hebrew God has treated them.

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Alissia,
May 7, 2012 7:40 PM

I'm from Switzerland and I support Israel

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Revarim,
April 29, 2012 6:32 PM

From India

I am from india and I support Israel in its fight against terror,left wingers and muslim fundamentalists.
I support Israel in its Right to exist!!!!
jews have been persecuted against for more than 1000 years. wonder why no one mentioned that?? Which is why jews have the right to exist

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Werner,
March 4, 2012 8:34 AM

Arab nationalism is nothing more than genocidal hatred of Jews.

I am a German born naturalized Australian. We support Israel unconditionally and are also fully aware of the menace posed by jihadist enemies who exploit our tolerance & civil liberties under the noses of the Australian Government. I have started to buy Israeli products for sale in Brisbane, in order to do my " little bit" for Israel....... God Bless Israel.

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Anonymous,
February 5, 2012 11:38 AM

Israel Bumper Stickers

http://www.ziongifts.com/index.php/i-love-israel/bumper-stickers.html

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drshriram Dongre,
January 21, 2012 9:50 AM

i m from hindusthan (india) n i m proud of israil luv your courage guys....m with israil m with da good in da world...all da best

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Joseph,
January 8, 2012 6:15 PM

Israel

I Love my country Israel I will never understand why the media smashes us most of the time. My Rabbi once told me don't listen to negative feed back it will only produce problems he is right. Israel is what you make it just like America life is what you make it. it is all about choice and my choice is to be positive and love G-D shalom Am yisrael chai

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tahira is for israel,
December 2, 2011 6:41 AM

israel

i luv israel so much!!! yup I'm jewish!!

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Robin,
November 17, 2011 11:23 AM

Oh,Beautiful Land How I long to walk on your soil-

For years I had this overwhelming passion for Israel -to the extent that I could not read about Israel or listen to Jewish music without bursting into tears-Any Country have the right,obligation and mandate by the inhabitants to protect them at all cost-A country also have to be pro-active!if you know somebody is planning to kill you and talks wont help-will you not rather stop the person first -with all the necessarily force that is required?

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Anonymous,
November 2, 2011 11:44 PM

My thoughts

My thoughts are with Israel and the poeple who have choosen to live there. I really appreciate the list. Thank you

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Mike,
June 10, 2011 6:12 PM

Am Yisrael Chai

I am concerned about the media treatment of Israel. Every time Israel is compelled to defend her borders it is accused of over reacting! What country would not defend itself in this way? To see actual breaches of human rights, look at the way some arab countries treat their own citizens, especially women, gays, non-muslims, and dissenters.

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Lewis Rosen,
June 1, 2011 2:48 PM

Moving to Israel

I am considering moving to Israel. However, I cannot afford to get there and I am uncertain how I would make a living, though that is less important than living with my people and helping. Suggestions ?

Basya,
December 29, 2011 8:20 AM

making it, to and in Israel

First off, I believe that if you come on aliyah, your flight is paid for. At least, that's how it was a number of years ago.
As for making a living, that is an important consideration. But I don't think that making a living in Israel is that different than making a living elsewhere. That said, in some fields one needs recertification, and in some fields one needs a good command of Hebrew. On the other hand, there are many jobs that specifically require English.
I don't know what country you are coming from, but I suggest you contact Nefesh b'Nefesh -- they organize Aliya from North America and the U.K., and their website has good information also.
Hatzlocha.

M. Kirschbaum,
November 20, 2012 6:31 PM

You can do it!

I suggest reading up on "location independent" living. You'll learn about how to get low-cost airfare and ways to make a living from anywhere by working online. Then you don't have to worry about finding a job in Israel. Look up location independence in Google and you should find some good sites and blogs. Even people with kids have found ways to make a sufficient living online. (I work this way myself, so I know it's possible.) Best of luck to you!

Dvirah,
November 21, 2012 5:42 PM

Try the Jewish Agency

I came to Israel on a loan/grant from the Jewish Agency (check the Internet or Phonebook for your local branch). The deal was that if I stayed for 5 years or more, I did not have to pay off the loan (it became a grant), but if I left Israel before the 5 years were up, I would have to pay the loan back. (Good incentive for making the effort to acclimize, by the way - it's not always easy.) I have now lived in Israel, since my return, for over 20 years.

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samuel welsh,
May 30, 2011 2:08 AM

As a christian we are brothers, I hate the terror inflicted upon Isreal and will fight against those who hate her.

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tyler,
May 22, 2011 11:58 PM

all i want from both sides is peace...

You could support peace by sending letters to Palestinian and Israeli leaders, politely telling them to just make peace with each other they are hurting both there people. Tell them to work for peace. They both are doing wrong, Palestinians need to stop rockets while Israelis need to stop with occupation. Send letters to both sides if you want peace.
Shalom.

jen,
November 20, 2012 4:47 PM

first and foremost...

a beautiful sentiment, Tyler, shared by many on both sides. The fundamental requirement for any peace, is for the palestinian government and people to acknowledge Israel's right to exist. Until that happens, there's no way to negotiate peace. There will continue to be "tentative" ceasefires all the while Hamas rearms, rallies for Arab support and come back against the Israelis stronger and more prepared. We have to acknowledge the reality of the situation.

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Dom,
May 21, 2011 9:02 AM

I support israel 100% :)

I will always back israel for as long as i draw breath... I pray nightly that god will protect the people of israel and that they will triumph through this hard time...

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paul langan,
December 12, 2010 10:01 PM

20th century history graduate and former kibbutz volunteer

Israel, I cried over your history and will never forget you

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Sener,
November 6, 2010 5:06 PM

I support and do not hate Israel

I am Turkish, and also want to add something. In addition to all above, let people how much Israeli help for humanity with various inventions, technologhy, health care and so on. I met couple of Israeli, and they were very helpful to me. It was my first trip to US, and Israeli couple even take me to place where I should go. They are such a humanist people, and love helping everybody. That is why, Israel forever. . I keep saying people that do not protest Israelis and Israeli product, and do not believe in stupid media. This can be prevented via an effective lobbying, not only with Jewish, but through all us.

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Pamela,
September 11, 2010 10:57 PM

I am an American and I support Israel 100%. I will countinue to pray for your country and I will tell my friends to pray for Israel also. I pray that God will protect and bless Israel.

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Pankaj Mishra,
September 6, 2010 1:33 PM

Israel the heart beat of God

I pray for Israel because so many prpohecies are related to the nation I fully support the existance of Israel

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Louis Gonzalez,
August 23, 2010 9:09 PM

I support Israel against its enemies

I am 49 years old and I pray for Israel and Jerusalem every day. I wish that I could join the Israeli military today I would do it without any hesitation. God bless Israel!!!

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Michaella Matt,
June 15, 2010 9:39 PM

thank you!

Thank you so much for these positive suggestions! I joined twitter today to defend Israel online.

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Edward Thompson,
June 15, 2010 8:23 AM

I am with you...

I am not Jewish, but I support your fight against your enemies...I am not proud of my Government as they fail to show the support that many of us Americans feel for you and your country. God be with you in your coming battles...And remember, this is one American that backs you all the way.

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Dannie,
June 10, 2010 5:34 PM

Show support to Israel

In these tough times, all that Israel needs is our support and help by buying Israeli products. We must all buy products made in Israel and pro Israeli T shirts which depict our feelings towards the country. One site that sells such t shirts is
http://www.israeli-t.com/Israel-t-shirts/Support-Israel-t-shirts/I-stand-with-Israel-T-Shirt-3129/
Dannie

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Anonymous,
June 9, 2010 12:20 AM

Invest in public relations and propaganda

As a life long supporter of Israel it is painful and frustrating to see how Israel is losing the war for public opinion.
It is imperative that the government and people of Israel woke up to the fact that they need to start investing heavily in transmitting their message around the world. They need to hire professionals to carry their message and not rely on politicians and anonymous civil servants whose specialties are not in mass communications.
The Arabs and the Moslem world have mastered the use of mass communications and propaganda to their benefit, whereas the Israelis have failed miserably, to their detriment.
Today's war must be fought on two fronts: the battlefield and the airwaves. The use of only one component is no longer sufficient.

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Dannie,
June 8, 2010 11:52 AM

Israel needs us now!

I have been observing that a lot of countries are avoiding Israeli made products and the media is also not showing any favor to Israel in the current affairs. We understand that it is important to stand firm on our ground and support Israel. I was looking for a media to express my support and the one thing that came to my mind was a pro Israel t-shirt. When I searched the net, I came across this Israeli T-shirt site which does the job perfectly. The fact that it’s Israeli is also good as it streams money in to Israel.
http://www.israeli-t.com/Israel-t-shirts/Support-Israel-t-shirts/I-stand-with-Israel-T-Shirt-3129/
Come folks, let us strengthen the hands of Israel.
Danny

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Marc,
June 7, 2010 11:36 PM

Enough with the Israel bashing!

They clearly had the international law (of blockade more particularly) behind their action. They boarded, naively, the vessel armed principaly with...paint guns. Ok, it was obviously another one of Israel's botched job in the near past. However, the Law is the Law...and remains the Law, whatever temporary sentimental feeling might prevail for a while after such a thing.
The Law is the Law...and should always remain the Law. In this particular case, Israel, despite all the negative reactions and press, did exactly what it said it would do in order to maintain it's blockade of Gaza. And not a thing less.
If I was a Hamas militant, independantly from the obvious anti-Israel propaganda going on since then, I would be, justifiably, afraid.
And, according to my vision of civilisation and of the Rule of Law, I think that they should be...
Marc Lussier
Chambly, Québec
Canada

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dean paul,
June 7, 2010 7:18 PM

i support you

im protestant from liverpool uk, i support you and wish you all the best.
it riles me how the media (bbc especially) can be so blatantly biased and one sided! I know a lot of people who admire and support your cause, your the only people in the world with the balls to stand up against extremists,

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Ruben Mancera Carrillo,
June 7, 2010 7:14 AM

I want to give all my support to Israel and to the jews, I am from Spain and I know a lot of people who support Israel. The problem is that all the media and the fanatics are against Israel. Think that you are not alone..

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,
June 6, 2010 3:32 PM

It matters not who is against you If you have read the Book you will know you will win. You are ---- chosen people you WILL prevail. You have many many non Jews interceeding for you

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Fernando Beltrão Pires,
June 4, 2010 7:57 PM

Brazil and Israel

I´m a brazilian citizen and it´s sad to tell you that our media is absolutely against Israel. The whole country is blind about the subject. Nevertheless, I can tell you this: there are many inteligent and informed people that support Israel. What can we do to show this support? Shalom!

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Anonymous,
June 4, 2010 12:35 PM

Non-Jews empathize with Israel, too

I am a Christian, by birth. I always had a lot of sympathy for the Jewish people, and that has not changed after the GF incident. Rest assured that there are many well informed people around the globe who does not buy the mainstream media viewpoints. Of course, Israel makes mistakes, just like all other countries do. The interception of the ship was not well thought through. But it does not alter the simple facts that Israel is at war with Hamas, and thus is justified in keeping the blocade. I stand up for Israel in the discussion groups on the web, and assure my Israeli friends that I am on their side. Although the media is largely critical to Israel, the public opinion does not buy the one sided stories as easily as they used to.
Be strong. Be merciful at the same time.

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Prosper DAN,
June 3, 2010 6:11 PM

Please let me know how I can send material support to my people in Israel. I live in Ghana. Give me ideas about how to lead demonstrations in Ghana to support Israel.

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GeorgeMD,
June 3, 2010 5:52 PM

I support Israel and the Jews

I am a Christian, but I support the nation of Israel and the Jews. I am disgusted that the American Government appears to be turning its back on the Jewish people and the state of Israel in this dangerous time for the entire world. I support Israel's right to exist, and her right to defend herself with all means necessary.
We Christians can not be silent as these evil injustices are perpetrated on the Jewish people. If you sit idly by, you are aiding the enemies of freedom and the Jewish people. Remember what happened in the years leading up to the Holocaust. Too many were silent, and it resulted in the murder of 6 milliion Jews, as well as gypsies, Christians, catholic priests, poles, Rusians, the sick, the afflicted and many others.
Make it a point to bring up your support of Israel to your friends and co-workers, and take a stand to defend the Jews before it is too late. Speak with conviction while you still have your freedom of speech, which is under attack in America. Write to your local newspapers, Congressman, Senators, and other elected representatives while you still have the freedom to express yourself. Tell your Jewish friends and associates that you support them and the right of Israel to defend herself.
The world community continues to abuse Israel and the Jews, blaming it for the world''s problems, while conveniently ignoring the most heinous crimes and true injustices of other nations. You must recognize these evil lies for what they are, and take a personal stand to defend israel and the Jews.
I for one, as a Christian, am praying for God's intervention to protect and defend the Jewish people and the Jewish state. I implore other Christians to stop sitting in the sidelines and do something tangible to support Israel the future of the Jewish people. God Bless the Jews and Long Life to Israel!

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Angelica Bright,
February 14, 2010 10:37 AM

Buy Israeli gift items to support Israel!

These are all great ideas and I want to throw in one more -- www.IBuyIsraeli.com features made in Israel gifts!

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Anonymous,
February 2, 2010 6:27 PM

Great ideas to help support Israel!

These are wonderful suggestions to support Israel. (I just returned from my 27th trip there!)
One correction - in #35 - change the name of president from Bush to Obama.
Shalom & Thanks, Nancy

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Martin Jiri Tlusty,
February 2, 2010 9:10 AM

Energy is important tool!!!!!!!

You are the first ones, who understand that SAVING ENERGY is very mighty tool!!!!! I myself try to do my best in this area for years. Not too many people understand straight relation between safety of Israel and e.g. improving of aerodynamics of the cars!!!! Every saved liter of gasoline weakens income of the states, which are the only potential danger for Israel. People, do not be blind, and understand this reality!

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Christa S.,
February 2, 2010 6:43 AM

We support Israel in every possible way.

We have visited Israel 6 times. Each time staying longer, up to 3 months. We love the Jewish people and try to buy whatever we can that is made in Israel. i.e. our plastic garden shed, etc.
We love and pray for you almost daily. I am so proud that Canada now officially supports Israel.

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Sheila Adams,
December 24, 2009 2:14 PM

help

I have about 4 years experience in health care. I would like to share my help to get Israeli citizens on their feet to help themselves. I am willing to relocate to Israel to help my brothers and sisters to regain their heath.

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Johnny,
June 21, 2009 9:17 AM

I support Israel

I support Israel and I am embarrassed by our current administration's unjust calls for restricting growth. Apologies for our people, who have forgotten that Israel has never supported attacks against the American people, though those we are shifting our support to have.

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Estonia,
January 11, 2009 1:20 PM

Israel

Israel is the BEST!

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Donna Rubinger,
January 8, 2009 10:33 AM

what to give to citizens of Sderot

Looking for ideas of what to bring to the children, women, men, elderly, families on my trip to Israel/Sderot on Feb. 3. We already have had a rally with 800 people to donate money. I am collecting hats, scarves and gloves for the soldiers. What would the citizens of Sderot need to help them. email shepanics@aol.com with your suggestions.

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Christa,
January 5, 2009 9:52 AM

Thank you for this very concrete list of ways I can show my supoort for Isreal and Jews everywhere! I support each and everyone of the civilians, the leaders, and the IDF in any actions they take to keep Isreal safe from those around them. Prayers are with you!!

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Manu,
January 4, 2009 11:29 PM

I am not an Israeli but share your sentiments.

Fighting terrorism does not have to be always with arms. This site is not just about Israel fighting terror but also and eye opener for many who are fighting terror in the same lines of Israel today. If this can be replicated everywhere across the world we can bring the terrorists to the knees.

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Maayan or,
January 4, 2009 5:20 AM

Thank you for your support!

we really appreciate your support! we need to know that you understand that our war against terror is also for the sake of all humanity!

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Amir,
January 4, 2009 4:24 AM

Thank you from Israel

Thank you for your support

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Lydia,
June 30, 2008 11:53 PM

May G-d Bless You!!

What a wonderful list that you have put together!! I will certainly do as many of these things that I can. I think it is so important to find ways to help Israel. Thank you so much for the ideas!

One other thing that people can do too is to donate to www.israelsupportfund.org. It is one of the best organizations I have ever found. The guy that started it was a leader of Zaka (an organization that cleaned up after terrorist attacks in Israel) and speaks all over the world trying to raise money to help the people of Israel. Be it medical needs, housing, dental, etc. They go and find people in need so that they don't have to ask for help. I just think it is a great way to show support for Israel.

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Darryl A. Cotton,
February 4, 2008 2:40 PM

I Will Practice What I Read On This Site

As an African American male for the south side of Chicago,many of my Jewish workmates and I have long discussed how we have both been hurt by prejudice. What I read in the 54 way, many as being a non Jew I cannot do, BUT those that I can ....I WILL

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Anonymous,
October 27, 2007 5:05 AM

IHelpIsrael.com - A new way to help Israel

I would like to suggest an addition to the list. IHelpIsrael.com is a new way to help israel. It allows you to support Israeli charities and worthy causes with a percentage of your online shopping. It's totally free for you and your charity. All it needs from you, supporter of Israel, is to pass through I Help Israel's Merchant Directory on your way to the online shops that you know and love (like Barnes and Noble, Gap, Office Depot, etc). Shop online, help Israel, it's free. More details are available at www.IHelpIsrael.com.

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Albert Bassal,
September 15, 2007 10:55 PM

BUY ISRAEL BONDS & ISRAEL STAMP

You will help directly the israel government by investing in ISRAEL BONDS or purchasing Israel STAMP.You can use Israel Bonds or Israel stamp as a gift for any occassion.Minimum Israel Bonds is $100.00Israel postal authurity yearly stamp book is $40.00For more info please visitWWW.ISRAELBONDS.COMTo buy Israel stamp in america please call Israel phelatelic agency @ 212-629-7979

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Burgash,
March 31, 2007 2:14 PM

why like this?

Yes..well..Always try to remember that endorsing media is wrong...Try to understand that to problem In Israel And Palistine is one of pain and anger. Try to help yourself understand what the other guy sees as his perfect destiny or finish. when people take away the power that the government has and make it work for what they want...this is Democracy..real life love for everyone...!

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Anonymous,
March 10, 2007 1:11 PM

I will stand with you Israel

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kimberly wexler,
January 24, 2007 4:39 PM

I want to create a program

I want to create a program which will instill some good social change in Israel. I have brainstormed the idea of the need for a constitution, rising prejudice feelings toward new OLIM, etc. I was wondering what the most pressing issue is and how i could best tackle these/this issue?

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miguel truzman,
August 8, 2006 12:00 AM

every jew should do something to help

I think every jew should not just worry about what is going on in Israel and in the world against the jews but do something about it. This article gives some magnific easy ideas if not all of them in order to act and not just to worry.

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Jessica,
July 26, 2006 12:00 AM

Great ideas.

I have always supported Israel. I have been praying for Israel and do what I can to support and help them. We as Americans should never turn our backs on Israel.

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John Coventry,
July 20, 2006 12:00 AM

We support you.

We are not jews and live in USA and Uk,but we very much support you at this time.

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Tim Iversen,
July 15, 2006 12:00 AM

Keep up the good figth

I am so sorry to watch the media these days. Israel, beeing the only democratic state in the middle east, is under attack from the fascists. My family took part in the Danish resistance movement during ww2, helping many jews and allied servicemen to escape Gestapo, some of my familymembers were even killed doing so. Therefore you all have my greatest sympathy in the current struggle against the fascists-- those we didn´t slay the last time. Tim

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Ernest,
July 14, 2006 12:00 AM

I support Israel

I 'googled' "help Israel" and this was the first site that appeared. I read this entire page and found a lot of good advice on the small ways in which I can support Israel. Where can I find an Israeli flag or bumper sticker I can sport about town? I suppose I can continue to google and find this info. I wish the best to Israeli's and their brave fighting men and women, and would join them in a heartbeat to fight against our common enemy. It's a shame that in the U.S., we don't have recruiting stations for those of us who believe that Israel will be the answer to ending the ongoing, and seemingly never ending threat of terrorism, and fascism which is alive and well in all countries surrounding Israel. I hope I don't sound unbalanced, but who can help but to be swept up in Israeli patriotism during a time such as this. God bless!

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T.Balakrishnan,
May 2, 2006 12:00 AM

A Senior Government Officer in Kerala, India.

Have been doing my little bit to help Israel, mostly by words. Now I feel I need to do more. Your site is helpful and I am sure it will motivate people like me to do more.

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bobby joe harris jr,
February 9, 2006 12:00 AM

loved this site very informative

i recommend this site as its got lots of iformation to read and look at even some sites i think are good too i will be supporting israel in every way i can and do

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Cheryl Blakeslee,
February 7, 2006 12:00 AM

I am a Christian with a profound burden to pray and financially support Israel.

I am so glad that I have come across this website. God has placed Israel heavily on my heart. I have been preoccupied with how to support and pray for them. I cry for them because my heart is so heavy with concern for their safety, as well as their basic needs. May the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, hear their cry as they humbly seek Him. May He hear the cry of all who love Israel. May God raise up mighty leaders in Israel. Just as He raised up Moses and many other ancient mighty men and women. May God bring His chosen people under the shadow of His wing while exposes all of the wicked schemes plotted against them.

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Anonymous,
May 3, 2005 12:00 AM

#1 - buy israeli products!

it's true - buying israeli products is the most effective way to support Israel nowdays - contribute to israeli economy and help to keep the jobs.

I love Israel and am glad to know how to help. I found it self-revealing when I read that one thing I could do to help was to fly an Israel flag and it scared me. I thought, "That could make problems for me." I, who use the e-mail address of tenBoom. I was ashamed of myself. I will be looking for that Israel flag and I will fly it.Thank You for this sight (I am a gentile).

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Palestinian Media Watch,
July 22, 2004 12:00 AM

translates and analyzes palestinian media

PMW was established in 1996 to gain an understanding of Palestinian society through the monitoring of the Palestinian Arabic language media and schoolbooks. PMW analyzes Palestinian Authority [PA] culture and society from numerous perspectives, including studies on summer camps, poetry, schoolbooks, religious ideology, crossword puzzles, and many more. PMW has been playing the critical role of documenting the contradictions between the image the Palestinians present to the world in English and the messages to their own people in Arabic. The world’s view of the Palestinian Authority, to a significant degree, is the result of PMW research.

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Anonymous,
February 10, 2004 12:00 AM

Please list our link- not just our competitors

Please consider adding our link to your 54 ways to help Israel links page. (and others.)
WE link to you from our website! (unlike those you chose to list). We rep smaller companies that really need help- and every link helps...

Our goal is to help the Israeli economy and to help Israeli's keep their jobs.
All our profits go to Israeli based charities (food, free loans, medical and emergency services.)
Complete details can be found under the "Our Goal" link- click on "Press Release".
(http://www.israeliproducts.com/2ndlevelpages/pressrelease.html )

We're new and making a real effort to carry items by smaller manufacturers with no other exposure in the U.S. We are a full Israeli department store, with many useful items besides the usual art and Judaica. And we're adding more items every week... not the usual stuff on every other site.

We'd really appreciate your help in spreading the word.

Thanks!

--
Linda Katz
Manager

www.israeliproducts.com
sales@israeliproducts.com

HELP SUPPORT ISRAEL! BUY ISRAELI PRODUCTS.

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Mariko Ozu,
August 22, 2003 12:00 AM

Encouragement for helpless soul

It was a striking shock to have heard of the HamasNSM_BADCHAR=<0x81>f attack on 19th Aug in Jerusalem. It was the horrible and unbearable none-humane slaughter of 20 Jews that shutters every valuable effort made for peace so far. The Hamas attack also broke the long years of patience and prayers for peace of Israeli Jewish people. The attack pushed my soul into helplessness, also. This site gave me a little encouragement to go thru these difficult times.

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Anonymous,
June 18, 2002 12:00 AM

i read this when i wanted to find a way to help more, and it gave me some web sites that seem like they will really help.

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Jan,
April 23, 2002 12:00 AM

My New Website: Support Israel - Buy Israeli Products

http://hometown.aol.com/teddyflipped/myhomepage/index.html

I have a link to this inspiring article on my website. It contains links to Israeli shopping sites and other informative places.

This is strictly a volunteer endeavor.

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Yifat Lee,
April 22, 2002 12:00 AM

i want to help

Hello, I really like denvers idea of an israeli market, selling inventory from israeli stores. I would like to coordiante the same in NY- please email me how i can do so.
With Hopes of a quick redemption
yifat lee

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Rita Ahnefeld,
April 20, 2002 12:00 AM

54 way´s, you can help Israel

Tankyou for this wonderful article "54 way´s you can help Israel, with the useful links in, may add another very ussful link, one witch provides News from Israel,from Jerusalem and give background Information, has a magazine for monthly supscription and annual yearbook, and websites in English and German, For Christians and Jews alike.

http://www.israeltoday.co.il (english)

http://www.israelheute.com (german)

Thank you again and G´D bless you

Shalom from

Rita Ahnefeld/ Germany

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Yehoshua Kunkel,
April 20, 2002 12:00 AM

Excellent beginning!

Responses very encouraging! Please, fellow Jews, review your personal behavior - in shul, on public transit, shopping, driving your car - is it always considerate of the other people - Jew or gentile? G-d wants us to emulate Him - does He hang on to His cellphone while hearing our prayers? Also, learn and practice "Shmiras HaLashon" - see Chofetz Chaim-type websites. LOVE YOUR FELLOW JEW!

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Bonita Ross,
April 19, 2002 12:00 AM

Thank you for the wealth of ideas to show support for Isreal

I was searching the web today with the idea that I would find a way to show my support for Isreal in this time of her tribulation. This article has given me multiple, concrete things I can do. Thanks a lot, I don't think I would have found all this on my own.

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Anonymous,
April 18, 2002 12:00 AM

financial grants for aliyah!!!

Nefesh b'nefesh is offering tens of thousands of dollars to each family (and individuals?) who make aliya.

check out their website: nefeshbnefesh.org - a must-see!!

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David Dahan,
April 18, 2002 12:00 AM

The unique way we can help, is to multiply the TORAH Study Centers, and ameliorate the relations between Jews specifically in Israel and all around the world. No more negative speech about each other.
That's the cure!

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Kenneth Handschuh,
April 17, 2002 12:00 AM

After reading the suggestion of student email penpals, I think it should be expanded to all ages, races and creeds. Jewish adults would benift from personal Israel corrispondence and non-jews would have an oportunity to understand.

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Angelica Chavez,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Israel...My Love.

I am not Jewish by birth but I love Israel, Her People and Her G-d as my own. The BEST day of my life was when my family and I landed in Israel and went up to Jerusalem to pray at the Kotel. No one has experienced true joy until they have been to Israel.

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Anonymous,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Give Life

When you visit Israel (as often as possible), donate blood. I may not have much to give, but this is something I can give. To give your blood is to give life, it is to show you stand in a covenant relationship with Israel and the Jewish people.

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mel barbell,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

for people that want to buy products from israel and feels it takes to long to arrive have them the buy products for their realtives in israel and the vendor can ship to them direct

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myra mandel,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

lighten the mood with shavuot flowers for your friends

this is a double mitzvah - it can also save a flower shop going under because of the matzav - see the following email that I received (i don't know the guy):
> >> Subject: Jerusalem Florist
> >
> >
> > Dear friends, I am writing to you in desperation. Sitting in my apartment
> in
> > Jerusalem I am yet again listening to another days toll of death and
> > destruction from terrorist attacks.
> >
> > Because of this terrible situation people are frightened to go out of
> their
> > houses, there are no tourists, the local economy has crashed and many
> > businesses have been forced into bankruptcy or are struggling to keep from
> > closing, myself amongst them .For five years I have owned and run a busy
> > flower
> > and houseplant shop in Jerusalem, however during the last several months I
> > have
> > seen my business reduce by more than half and with the situation getting
> > worse
> > I am getting more and more into financial trouble and will probably have
> to
> > fire my staff and close my shop unless I can find more business.
> >
> > I am contacting you in the hope that you might need the services of a
> flower
> > shop in Jerusalem. Perhaps you might need flowers or a houseplant sent to
> > friends or family here in Jerusalem especially as Yom Tov is coming up.
> >
> > My name is Richard Kovler. I made Aliyah to Israel 20 years ago from
> England
> > through Bnei Akiva .I have served in the I. D .F. and recently have had a
> > lot
> > more ‘Milluim’ than usual which is also contributing to my and many other
> > businesses failing.
> >
> > I am a ‘Frum’ Jew and my shop is one of the few which has a ‘Hechsher’ for
> > ‘Shmitta’ this year on all our plants [you don’t need a hechsher this year
> > anymore on flowers].
> >
> > I and my professional staff can provide beautiful bouquets and
> arrangements
> > for
> > any occasion which can be sent to any address here in Jerusalem.
> >
> > We can be contacted by telephone at Jerusalem Israel +972-2-5665161, or by
> > e-mail at the above address and can accept payments by credit card over
> the
> > phone.
> > In these difficult times in Israel show your family and friends that you
> are
> > thinking about them send them flowers.
> >
> > Wishing you a ‘Chag kasher vsmeach
> > Richard Kovler simikov@zahav.net.il
> >

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Anthony Rose,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Inform people of the truth

Due to the campaign of shameless lies being spread by the whole of the Arab world,the EU and the UN,it is important to learn the true facts and spread the true facts.Read
http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/myths/mftoc.html
and write to those who have been listening to those lies so long,that they no longer remember or recognise the truth.
Hashem gave the whole of Land of Canaan to the Jewish people as an eternal inheritance.
The light of the Torah,the light of truth must and will shine forever.

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melody rose,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Help lift the spirits...

It may be uplifting, and certainly would be educational, to begin an email letter exchange with some students in American schools. This would occupy time and thoughts with things other than wars and bring an enlightenment to some American youth that need to have understanding and information on the realities of the Jewish struggle.

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Roiza Weinreich,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Help Israel

1)Tzedaka- Give some charity every day for Israel. If you work or teach bring nickels or bigger small change for everyone you are with to give charity too for Israel.
2)Say the Shema and have in mind that God is our protector.
3) Say a blessing and pause before the words- King of the Universe (Melech Haolam)
4) Say Psalms for 15 minutes- English is fine
5) Buy wine or gush katif lettuce
6) E mail a letter to a victim of terror at WALK4ISRAEL.COM
7)When you read a torah comment here have in mind that the torah learning should be for Israel.
8) forgive someone and ask God to forgive His people
9)WRite a letter to someone who lives in Israel
10)Thank Hashem for miracles- look at the Jerusalem Post and you will see the suicide bombers and attacks that were averted and Thank God!

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Levy Cohen,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Bringing Oneness where Oneness is no longer, and knowledge where knowledge is not

We are Jews. We can have no extraneous titles...Reform, Reconstructionist, Orthodox, Conservative..We are Jews, now lets act like Jews. When the American opinion is hypocritical, let us set them straight. When your friends say "Kill the Arabs" or comments of this nature, let us be there to correct them. We are humane, we are human.
Finally, let us be a beacon of truth, so that when a confused colleague, or a classmate who has a question, you can teach them the truth. You can show them what CNN does not, what MSNBC and the BBC avoid. We must make sure they know that the media is not showing what they need to, nor are they saying what they need to. Be a leader, my fellow Jews.

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Ingemar , Ariel LINDGREN,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Don't hesitate ! The smallest contribution is Helpful !

SHALOM !

Don't think that Your contribution is of minor Interest ! All are important !

Personally , I think either moving or at least a visit to Israel NOW is
very , very Important ! Especially the Volunteer-activities ,but also as
a Tourist ! The Hotels need Guests !

Also very important to write in all kind of Forums , but think at least
two times how to write ! It's very Important that Non-Jews really get
the facts in a normal Non - Aggressive way !
Check with Persons , who have knowledge ! BUT We have to debate
towards the Anti - Israeli articles that are too dominating in even
regional Newspapers ! I am in Strasbourg , France and Israel is every
single Day on the Headline !
The information is terrible !

Last but not least ! Give Money to MAGEN DAVID ADOM !
They are in constant need !

Shalom v'Chag Sameach !

Ingemar , Ariel LINDGREN

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David Hummel,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Public Relations Campaign

We the Jews of the world must voice the truth about the current and pass facts about Israel and the Jewish people. We must correct the lies and propaganda against Israel. We should write to news orinizations, politians, heads of state, etc. Let our voices be heard. We also need to educate our fellow Jews, may of our own don't know the truth and if the G-d forbid they watch CNN instead of FOX news we will be in trouble. If you don't know the facts take the time to learn them and then teach then to others.

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kathy pirrello,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

continuous education

Happy Birthday, Israel! The only thing I know how to do for you is to continue what I am doing presently. As I create new and innovative lesson plans for a 12 week course in a private secondary school of education in America on the study of the Holocaust, I know that my students are learning the true facts about Israel and not what the media would have them believe at this point. My students yearn for the facts...true facts...and they leave the course with an indepth understanding and love for Jewish people. Happy Birthday, Israel!

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Malky R.,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

One of the ways to help Israel on this very painful birthday is to make aliyah. Eventhough it is a difficult period- now is the time when Israel and it's people need you the most- In my opion this is the utmost support you can give- in this no-win situation.

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Abby Purser,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem...for the Peace of Israel !!

Today, a day of "Independance for Israel", is far from that. The land of our fathers is being torn apart..still...
Still there is bloodsed
Still there is death
Still there is War
Still there is pain
still there are tears.....but,
Still there is Prayer.
Pray for the Shalom of Israel and the World.
G-d Bless Israel
Thank you Lord for your ruach ha Kodesh on the great State of Israel,
The Promised land...

Shalom,

"Avii", Abby S. Purser
Alamo, Georgia
USA

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Anonymous,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Pray to Hashem for Israel

Since everything that happens is part of Hashem's divine plan, we should all pray for the safety of Israel and all of the Jewish people since He is the only One Who can determine future events.

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Richard Jackson,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Mitzvah

It may sound strange but we can actually physically help our people in Israel by performing mitzvah. Next time you feel like nipping into mcdonalds, turn around and invest your money in charity instead. Wear a tzitzit, all these little mitzvah will make a difference in the greater scheme of things.
In the end G-d decides our fates, it is our job as jews to campaign and rally G-ds support by campaigning to him via mitzvah performance.

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Anonymous,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

www.honestreporting.com

Lets all become active members of www.honestreporting.com where we will all fight against media bias towards Israel. PR is important now, we must get the facts out.

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Anonymous,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Go to Israel, buy Israel, buy land in Israel, send letters to politicians and media

Go to Israel
Buy Israel: internet, through Israeli friends
Buy land in Israel
Send letters to politicians
Boycot French and Belgium products
Send letters to media

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Anonymous,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

let's all send prayers to G-D via the Western Wall.I think G-d wants us to pray more, then the Sate of Isreal will prevail.

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Anonymous,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

what we share

I agree that actions and words are most important, but I'd like to discuss the emotional side of this as well. I want to share a horrible admission: during the week of seven "suicide bombings" I daily anticipated more bombings and I feel that in a sense I looked forward to the news, in the sense that it was exciting or that it confirmed our worst fears. I am not religious, but I feel this could be described as my yetzer hara. As I realized this, I began to pray for the failure of the suicide bombers with a new strength, clarity and undilutedness. I prayed for their failure, for a kind of miraculous shield to guard the Israeli people, and for the Arabs to realize that it is as though something is protecting the Jews and that they cannot succeed in their efforts to hurt us, and that they will have to give up their goals, or that they will begin to fight among themselves and in that way bring failure upon themselves. I also prayed that the Israeli people will realize even moreso what they share together and that they will come together even more. In other words, by recognizing my yetzer hara at work, I was able to control it more and I was then able to pray in a pure way, undiluted, that I previously had not been able to do. If I have a message here it is for Jews to be more humble towards each other, to recognize what we share together, and that that feeling should help strengthen Israel.

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Anonymous,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Noah Laws

Hello,
My English is not very good but I will try to give you my suggestion. PLEASE FELL FREE TO USE OR NOT MY OPINION.
All human being looks for G`d . The Judaism is a universal message not only for the Jewish people. So we, Jews and our Rabbis have to teach the Noah laws for everybody. It is very common we see gentiles who come to the Jews asking for a orientation or most of times for conversion. Normally they don’t receive a positive answer just explaining that every people are important for G`d and it is not necessary to convert. In spite of the Jews have a special obligation (the service) the other nations can serve G`d trough the 7 Noah laws and that is enough.
After no orientation they easily are fished for any other religion which promises to bring them close to G`d (usually idols ). If we do right, it means to give orientation to this people in an intensively way we could have hundred of millions may be billions of persons more happy and very friendly for the Jews and no more anti-Semitism. People who descend of Jews (only in my country I think they can be 40 million Catholics who descend from the cristaos novos of Portugal ) or sons of religious intermarriage could receive a better education (usually they are lost) etc. .
All Rabbis that I asked about this matter told me that they are very busy educating the Jews and they don’t have time for the gentiles. So how can we want positive reaction of the world ? We are not doing our obligation .When we will do that so we will have , Adshem echad, ushmo echad .
Shalom

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Anonymous,
April 16, 2002 12:00 AM

Put your feet where the heart is

I think what Israel needs most other than to stop this terrorism-is immigration to ISrael-Jews coming home. That is the real way to help. It may be hard- but " the bigger the sacrifice, the bigger the reward."

Make every action and thought be with the aim of honoring haShem by supporting Israel. When we obey the mitzvot, we are worshipping, and when we worship, when we turn to haShem to love Him beh'kol levavkha uva'kol nafshikha uva'kol meodehkha. Teshuva! When we return to our 'G-d' and His Torah with trust, along with all that this implies, we support Israel. When we are going to buy a prodect, if we are able to order it from Israel, do so. If we are able to move to Israel, do so. Ultimatly the reviving of our devotion to haShem is going to bring about the reviving of the Land, and our people as a whole. Each individual who makes teshuvah brings Israel as a whole one step closer to the Redemption.

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

How we can help Israel.......

When we as a people stop arguing amongst ourselves and work with each other..........then we can stand united against the enemy and Hashem with us. There was a time in our history when the Jewish people were not observing the Torah as we should have been, but because we were getting along, we prospered and remain safe. We can't have a country if we can't stand together. Just as it is said in America, "United we stand, divided we fall." If you stop and look at us, we are not a unified people. I am finding that my non Jewish friends are more supportive of Israel than the Jewish ones. We need to work toward the common goal of survival or the enemy will continue to eat away at our land and our lives as they have been. This peace process is not the answer. They will not stop until they have either destroyed us or driven us away from our land. The only way to stand against this is to become one with each other; to lay down our differences and work together.

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,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

An idea for a massive advertising campaign....

Well, there is a benefit to living in the U.S. We can combat propaganda by becoming walking, driving, sign-bearing advertisements for Israel. Wait, you haven't heard THIS one yet.

Israeli flags and "Support Israel" bumper stickers are all fine and good, but what *message* do you want to get across to the general (and generally misinformed) public? Do you want them to say "Oh, there goes another Jew for Israel" or do you want to make them stop and think? To truly influence people, you need to harness the subtle power of advertising. Pique their curiousity, draw them in, make the sale. And each aspect of the process is of equal importance. Arafat understands the value of packaging.

What most outsiders want is to bestow their sympathy on the worthiest candidate, and Palestinians living in squalor and abject poverty puts them in an advantageous position. How do you compete against that?? Give people truth. Let them become educated on the historical aspect of the current crisis, give them solid facts. We can't give a complete run down on the situation to every person on the street, we can't influence media to any great and lasting extent, but we can use the internet.

Develop a website devoted to nothing but facts and statistics, make it clear and concise, visually attractive, and give it an ambiguous name, such as www.truth.com. Hopefully you could use the word "truth" in the name- best case scenario. Picture signs and bumper stickers bearing the Israeli and Palestinian flags, side by side, the words "Got an opinion?" immediately beneath. Next line, beneath that is "Learn the facts." Directly beneath that is "Decide for yourself:www.ambiguouswebsitefortruth.com".

You've no idea how long I've spent on the internet, scrounging for information to back up Israel in conversations and debate. Oh, but have you seen how many Palestinian websites there are in cyberspace, devoted to spreading lies and twisting the truth in an almost serpentine fashion? Lovely little pictures of starving Palestinian children and sites with blood dripping down your screen describing the horror of massacres orchestrated by the Israelies and so on. How about publicizing a website that presents the truth about the conflict? Are there any professionals out there willing to volunteer their services for such a campaign?

Good idea? Yes? No?

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Leonard Deutsch,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Bad PR

As I scan through the news media, it occurs to me that most of American media seems to be pro Arab. There is always a picture of some "poor" Arab child wounded or killed.
Where are our PR people? Why is the American Jewish reporter, so damn liberal? Why can't we show the American public the truth as to what is really happening in our beloved land of Isreal?
Just like American minority issues in America, make the opposition feel GUILTY. Play to the American need to support the "underdog"
The bottom line is that all the world hates Jews. This will never change. Maybe this is what makes us survive.

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dora boom,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

support by writing letters, postcards, e-mails.

Dear readers,

One way to help Israel during this difficult period is to show them our support and our love and friendship by writing letters, postcards, e-mails to everyone who needs it, especially to the victims of terror in Israel, because I know, that for this group, particularly, personal attention is needed very much and not only for today, but for many years to come.
As not everyone lives in Israel, I think, writing is a very good solution and will be very helpful. Even, if you don't have much spare time, writing a few lines must be possible, always.
I hope to hear from you, my e-mail-address is mentioned above,
Dora Boom.

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Howard Jackson,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Charity, Returning to God's laws, and Prayer

This is our tried and tested method for salvation throughout history.

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,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

It is not what one says...

"IT IS NOT WHAT ONE SAYS, BUT RATHER WHAT ONE DOES, THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD" (Pirkei Avot 1:17) Eventhough information is very important, and crucial, I believe that today with the actual situation in Israel, all the Jews, non-Jews supporters of Israel, organizations...MUST go to Israel. Just go there on vacation, study, visit family...like you did in New York after September 11. Are we more vulnerable by going for a few days than the people that are living there?
Is our life more valuable than the life of 6'000'000 Jews living in Israel? We can't just erase Israel from our Maps, like the Arab world do, we must defend this tiny little State, the only one that will be and shall be always there to defend a Jew anywhere in the world.
Not going to Israel is renouncing to support the Jewish State. Hotels, stores, restaurants... are lacking of tourists and this is the exact result seeking by the Terrorists.
You must act and act now, organize tours, organize study, religious tours, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, organize groups around you, talk about the beauty and the unique landscape of Israel, talk about the unique feeling of thousands Years of Jewish existence in Israel ...just go to ISRAEL and you will make the difference.
Israel is not there just when you need it but now that Israel needs you and it's a question of existence, We Must All GO and show the Israelis that WE really CARE!

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Colleen Lopez,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Friend in need, and in deed

I will give you a suggestion as to a few ways you can help Israel right now. Of course before any action pray for courage and guidance from Hashem! Then let your Congressional leader's know that you do not agree with the double standards that has been set; one for America another for Israel. You can help support Israels Hospitals and Emergency Food and Shelter Organizations with much needed funds you can easily find on the net. Another way is to go to Israel! Go and tell them you care! Show support even during a time such as this! I went twice last year and came back safe! No problem! Action speaks so much louder than words! Sponsor Rally's in your communities! The whole thing is - Do Something!

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

sign-in petition

Please visit www.our-support.com and sign-in the support form for Israel before Yom Hatzmaut. Israel needs to know that it has the support of all its friends across the world!

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

visit Israel

There are many ways to help Israel, since by helping Israel, you are helping the world that is and the world to come. While Teshuva, Tefilah, and Tzedakah should be daily activities regardless, and buying Israel Bonds should be done at least annually, why not help Israel by doing something postive for yourself; visit Israel. Go for a week, a weekend, a fortnight, a summer, a year, a lifetime. This Fall, our entire family hopes to go when my nephew becomes a Bar Mitzvah (Hashem willing). Do it for yourself, not out of some sense of obligation to Israel. Do it for selfish reasons. Don't leave it to someone else. Stand up, get on the plane, and go. Don't forget to request kosher food on your flight. Shalom. Hope to see you when I get there.

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Make Israel Your Home

Supporting Israel is more than just lobbying US politicians. As a Jew, you belong in Israel. You will have a greater effect on what happens in Israel if you live there. Pray for the violence to end and start making plans to come when things quiet down (or even now if you're feeling brave). At the very least, prepare your children to come one day, and break the chain of people not coming to Israel because they don't want to leave family behind.

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Cy Finnerty,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Ben Yehuda Street

In Denver, Christians and Jews have come together under "ActionIsrael" to sponsor "Ben Yehuda Street in Denver". We have asked shop owners in Jerusalem to send us some of their inventory and we will sell it for them. This way we are helping Jews in Jerusalem to keep their shops open and provide a living for their family during this terrible time. Thousands turned out for our first effot, now we are doing another one on April 21, 2002 at the Jewish Community Center in Denver, Colorado. Shalom!

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yosefa stahler,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

do kindness for the merit of israel

Before you do any act of kindness, have in mind that G-d should use this merit for Israel.

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

publish truth about islam and myth of palestine in media

islam and palestine grew from lies and misguided propaganda... the only way to combat this is to make a good laubdry and tell the truths!!

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Tourism

I plan on visiting Israel and spending as much money as I can afford there in order to help the economy. No terrorist is going to keep me away from Israel!

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Support Israeli artists

With tourism virtually non-existent, many Israelis who depend on it for their livelihood are suffering. If you're going to buy a gift, try to buy a work (piece of art, clothing, jewelry etc.) by an Israeli artist. In Los Angeles, check out Victorian Rose in Brentwood Gardens for unique jewelry and other works by Israeli artists.

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

VISIT ISRAEL!!!!..or BUY Israeli products

Nothing is more important than for people to just GO THERE and enjoy the beauty of Israel! But if that's not possible... then look for and buy Israeli products whereever you are. Pull up www.israelexport.org for the names of products sold in the USA. Gottex swimsuits, Ahava beauty products, to name just a few.

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Lyle Stanley,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Please Help Magen David Adom

Urgent crisis; Please help Magen David Adom Israel's only medical emergency service is badly in need of money and ambulances. this is a critical time. Please read and redistribute the notice below. Thank you all for what you do.
months have stretched MDA to its maximum capacity, while exposing its rescue workers to extreme

Magen David Adom is a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Â

Gifts are tax deductible as provided in Section 170(b)1(A) and listed in the IRS Register.Â Federal

Identification #36-244-3175

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Steven McDonald,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Place an Ad. in Your community

Develope a support group within your City or town that's open to Jew's and non-Jew's, a place, and set time's to meet and a agenda to discuse ways to alert American's of the truth of matters. Also, to advertise these meetings in the local newspapers and magazines. Most importanly, within the meetings.... Pray, Pray, Pray, for the Shalom of Yisrael.

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

No Judgement

Stop judging Israel and what is happening there. Unless you are there, you don't know what is happening. Unless you are there you don't feel the emotions.
In addition fight for peace rather than death! How can we hope for the death of others - we need peace, not bloodshed and peace only comes from us wanting peace.

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alan mullins,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

be more stern in the agreements when all this is resolved. There seems to be a fip flopping of the land through different leaders. In effect causes more hope for the otherside. As for now, only millitary stength will enable lines to be drawn as to what is next. The upper hand will have the call.

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Pro-Israel TV Channel

It's great that in these difficult times, most Jews have come together in showing solidarity with Israel, despite disagreements among a people known for having many and strong opinions. Many emails go around the internet encouraging everyone to take action and it is clear from number of participants at different rallies that people are eager to show support in any way possible. However, I believe we need to disseminate our information to larger audiences of people who are not familiar with the history and politics of the region. Israel is portrayed poorly in the media and we need to start an English speaking TV channel that would educate people about that region. Many people now have access to Arabic channels such as Algeciras (including my parents) and it is extremely upsetting to see the propaganda that takes place 24/7. And imagine that channel is received by most Palestinians and Arabs around the world. Maybe we cannot compete with the wealth of Saudis and other Arab nations funding for such endeavors, although I don't see why not, but I do believe that it is our duty to show Israel's side and not just through the lenses of CNN.

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

MAKING A KIDUSH HASHEM WHEREVER YOU GO.

WE, THE NATION OF ISRAEL ARE G-D'S REPRESENTATIVES ON EARTH. IN EVERY ACTION, NUANCE, FACIAL EXPRESSION AND OTHERWISE WE MUST NOT LET DOWN OUR GUARD OR BE "POLITICALLY CORRECT".
BECAUSE THE LAWS THAT GOVERN OUR ACTIONS AND BEHAVIOR ARE CODES OF ETHICS THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME, WE MUST BE MORE COGNIZANT OF THE POWERFUL EFFECTS THIS CAN HAVE ON OUR SURROUNDING CULTURE. TRANSLATED INTO ACTIONS IN THE OFFICE, HOME OR AT THE BUS STOP CAN HAVE AN EFFECT THAT LIKE A DOMINO SLANTING ON TOP OF ANOTHER BE FAR REACHING AND CONTINOUS. SO.... AN EXAMPLE CAN BE TO REFRAIN FROM USING CERTAIN LANGUAGE IF UPSET, TO BE CONSIDERATE WHILE DRIVING OF THE OTHER GUY ESPECIALLY IN A JEWISH NEIGHBORHOOD,NOT TO PUSH WHILE WAITING ON LINE, AND TO BE APPRECIATIVE VERBALLY AND OTHERWISE IF SOMEONE DOES YOU A GOOD TURN. A PERSONAL EXAMPLE, THE OTHER DAY I WAS UPSET AT A CLIENT ON THE PHONE, I FELT SHE WAS SHALLOW AND EGOTISTICAL, HOWEVER AS I FELT MY ANGER RISING, I SAID TO MYSELF HOW WOULD HAKODESH BARUCH HU WANT ME TO ACT?SO I CALMED DOWN SPOKE KINDLY TO THIS WOMAN AND LISTENED TO WHAT SHE HAD TO SAY; IN THE COURSE OF THE CONVERSATION SHE MENTIONED TO ME HOW SHE KNEW A LOT ABOUT THE MEDICAL FIELD, AS SHE HAD CARED FOR HER SICK CHILD WHO AT THE AGE OF THREE PASSED AWAY, RACHMANU ETZLAN. YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW I FELT WHEN NOT TWO MINUTES BEFORE I WAS PREPARED TO "PUT HER IN HER PLACE". IT PAYS TO BEHAVE IN A HOLY FASHION IN ALL OUR AFFAIRS AND ESPECIALLY TO OUR OWN FAMILY MEMBERS. HATZLACHA TO KLAL YISROEL AND MAY WE GREET MOSHIACH BEN DAVID IN JERUSALEM VERY VERY VERY SOON.

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Sheila Strothkamp,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Rally in the U.S. for Israel

Call on all the synagoges here in the U.S. to rally on a certain day. There is one right down the street from me that I would join with them.

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Joy Wolfe,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Take positive action yourself

The next time you see something that annoys you in the newspapers, on TV or on the radio, don't wonder to yourself "What is anyone going to do about it". You be the "anyone" and pick up the phone or a pen to complain and quietly and reasonably put them straight.
Also those of us living in the diaspora should make a solidarity call to our Israeli friends and families.
Finally be ambassadors for Israel by explaing the truth and reality to everyone you meet.

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Current priority action

We are instructed by our sages that our prayers make sense only if they are attached to our actions. The highest on our priority list today is a war against Israel. What action should Jew take if attacked? Even those who never read Halakhic books might guess what is written there - it is fighting back until attacker capitulates or dead.
Those who live in Israel - either inlist in IDF or prepare themselves to do that.
Those who live outside must support those who are in the front line of war: the "settlers". Support them in any way, primarily financially. No time for politics any more - this is a war!
If we learn something from the holocaust - recognize what is going on now and ACT. Europe is cutting back military contracts (betraying as always). Israel will have to overhaul her military manufacturing programs. This will need money. American Jews have to help with this burden too. While it is not too late. (In 1939 it was too late to help europian Jews). Am Israel Hi.

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Don Moscoe,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Buy Israeli Products and Services

The Israeli economy is suffering. Help Isreal and yourself by giving Israeli companies your business. This web site http://www.shopinisrael.com is a great source for Israeli products.

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Donovan Torp,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

RE: 54 Ways of Helping Israel

For those of us that are non-Jewish, but stand behind Israel in its struggle and faith, we can organize 54 days of prayer. I really don't know how else to help though through the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs website we can send an email directly to Prime Minister Sharon supporting the war on terrorism.

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

Strive to be a better person

Be good to fellow jews and fellow human beings. By setting an example to the world of higher jewish moral and ethical standards, we can make the nation of Israel and by extension, the State of Israel, proud.

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Miriam,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

"54 Ways You Can Help Israel."

One huge way of combating anti-Israel sentiment is to speak out against biased Journalism.
I have recently joined www.HonestReporting.com
There are already over 25,000 subscribers who are protesting bias news reports.

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Anonymous,
April 15, 2002 12:00 AM

A picture is worth one thousand words, get the pictures of what the Arabs are doing to the Jews out in the papers, internet, bill board signs, milk cartons, any thing and every thing that takes ink, show the world, and set up a TV program ,like the Arabs did to raise money for the people that were murdered by the Arabs. Will be praying for you. USA

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Avi Penkower,
April 14, 2002 12:00 AM

ALIYAH!!

The best way for Jews to help Israel is to live in Israel. Not someday, not when it's convenient for you. NOW.

On the spiritual plane, any Jew not living in Israel, at a time when all Jews CAN live in Israel, is clearly living his life contrary to the Torah. Any claim otherwise is a distorion of the Torah, and of thousands of years of Jewish history.

And on the physical level, Israel NEEDS each and every Jew. The Arabs are not going to leave on their own accord, and the demographic balance is increasingly skewed in their favor. Without any wars, the Jews in Israel will be a minority in the not distant future.

Yes, it will be hard for you.
BUT ISRAEL NEEDS YOU NOW!!

After 120 years, when we are called up for a final reckoning, Hashem will ask us what we did for our fellow Jews. With Israel fighting for its existence, how can you turn away?

The day will come when all Jews return to their home, and reestablish Hashem's Kingdom on Earth. YOU can hasten that day.

Make your move today, and be a part of history, rather than a bystander. We need you here. PLEASE! We need you here!

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,
April 14, 2002 12:00 AM

Education

Education is Israel's best defense. With so many lies going around and the media who does a good job of further complicates the issues, our best weapon is to know the facts. Once you have established for yourself a knowledge base of useful and accurate information there is an endless number of ways you can help Israel. You can write a piece you for local newspaper, you can set up informative tables at your high school or college, you can simply talk to people, etc. The possibilities are endless!

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Joan Swirsky,
April 14, 2002 12:00 AM

Call or e-mail the President

To help Israel, call Pres. George Bush every day or twice a week, thank him for his support, and urge him to continue to support Israel with the full power of the U.S. His e-mail is: president@whitehouse.gov and the comment line at the White House is: 202-456-1111.

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Anonymous,
April 14, 2002 12:00 AM

I second the first posting: ALIYAH!

We can all defend Israel's actions until we are blue in the face, but those who do not want to see the truth and prefer to view us as oppressors and murderers will continue to do so, no matter how compelling the evidence that we bring. Making efforts to correct one's ways and to fulfillment of the mitzvot is of course an honorable pursuit, and one that should be undertaken at all times. However, I believe that there is one action that is necessary and vital to the survival and development of the Jewish state, and that is a large influx of well-off, educated, industrious and entrepreneurial Jews from the world over, and particularly from North America. More than your money and your words, we need you! Your place is here, in the only place where a Jew is truly at home and can truly fulfill his or her purpose in life.

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Joseph. Salvador,
April 14, 2002 12:00 AM

Volunteer or help someone get there!!!!

At a Time like this, there many who would go and Volunteer to help in any way possible. Many can not Volunteer to go and help because we lack the means to do so. Sure, we do Not have to go to Fight in IDF, But could help in doing many of the Duties that many a Soldier are doing when They should be Patrolling Our Nation.

Yes, It is IMPORTANT to Keep studying Torah and Living Torah, Yet If Our Enemies were able to defeat us, then Once again in exile, is the ONLY Place where we would be able to Study and Live Torah!!!
As The Words that are written, There's a Time for... and a Time for....
and The Time Now is to Put Our Beleif with Actions/Works.
Help someone else go if You are Not going. Maybe there's someone else who would be Happy to go and serve even for a short period of Time, in Rebuilding-doing the menor duties to help free up Our IDF Soldiers.
Remember, that if The Enemy takes away Our Home Land, They will Not Stop there, But go further till there are None of us left.

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Kim Campbell,
April 14, 2002 12:00 AM

54 ways to support Israel:

1. Fly the Flag of Israel in front of your home, church, etc.
2. "Support Israel" bumper stickers on your vehicles.
3. Air time on local radio stations, especially Christian, explaining the truth and urging others to support Israel.
4. Wear a combined American/Israeli flag pin on your clothes each time you leave your home.
5. Write the government constantly urging them to support Israel.
6. Write the news constantly correcting their mis-informational broadcasts (i.e. who truly owns the "occupied lands", investigate and check for clouds on the title before reporting.)
7. Buy Israel via the internet.
8. Visit Israel. Be brave. Go. Shop. Encourage.
9. Learn Hebrew. Visit your local Synagogue and ask to join their language group and learn the language.
10. Study Torah, teach it to your children.
11. Read Tehillim daily.
12. Give to the many agencies in Israel that help the needy with food and clothing and housing.
13. Give to the organizations that provide Alliya opportunities to Russians and Argentinians.
14. If you are Jewish, make Alliya.
15. If you are not Jewish, squelch all anti-semitic language everywhere you are no matter what the consequences.
16. Make an Israeli friend and be constantly supportive in any way you can.
These are only a few things I do and I will continue to do every day. I hope this is helpful. Thank you for this opportunity.

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Anthony Miller,
April 14, 2002 12:00 AM

Emphasize how little Arab states have done to help the self-styled "Palestinian People"

Arab states have refused to grant citizenship to "Palestinians" in order to keep the "refugee" issue an open wound and a cause celebre among the nations. The world does not know enough about how Jordan illegally annexed the West Bank in 1948; how Jews -- the dhimmi -- were driven out of Arab lands at Israel's independence, forced to abandon their property in those lands and often to buy their very lives from their erstwhile Arab "protectors" and neighbors; how no rights of return or compensation have ever been extended to those Jewish refugees; how UNRWA altered the definition of "refugee" in 1948 to cover people who'd lived in former British Mandate Palestine for a mere two years -- hardly the "time immemorial" the "palestinians" claim to have lived there in alleging their "right" of return; how many of them were cajoled out of the West Bank, cynically, by their own leaders to make the "refugee" problem look even worse than the 1948 War of Independence caused it to be; and how, again, no Arab nation except Jordan has really done anything to ameliorate their plight -- foremost among these derelict nations the oil-rich "whales" of Saudi Arabia. The West Bank was stolen from the Jewish State envisioned by the United Nations as the "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan" was stolen -- it's an artificial creation -- from the totality of the land of Transjordan envisioned by the Balfour Declaration of 1917 as becoming, in its entirety, the Homeland of the Jewish People; and how U.N. resolutions call for Israel to withdraw from the West Bank -- but NOT ALL of the West Bank, leaving how much and where up to the negotiating parties (in negotiations that, had the original Jordanian theft of the West Bank and Jordan, itself, from the Balfour's pledged turf not occurred, would not even be necessary today).

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Tzipporah Saunders,
April 14, 2002 12:00 AM

Ways to Help

I have been writing letters and sending e-mails like crazy in addition to donating more money to Israel. I've also been trying to keep myself informed. One good website is www.Honestreporting.com. They provide the names of newspapers that are not providing their readers with fair and honest reporting. I've also sent e-mails to President Bush at the White House. He's at www.pres@whitehouse.gov. This morning I saw something on AOL's news depicting the Palestinians as victims, so I e-mailed a letter the their Customer Service Department. Each time I receive a petition to sign or something along those lines, I also forward it to everyone I know. The worst thing that one can do is to remain quiet in times like these.

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Jose L. Sagarduy,
April 14, 2002 12:00 AM

54 ways to support Israel

I think that each one can send one letter to the main newspaper in his city in order to express an opinnion supporting Israel.
Another way would be to talk about the situation and the History with friends and relatives.
Another way is to suggest bibliography or articles to his friends, or even send then by e-mail. For instance: "The alzheimer of Palestinian People" by Marcos Aguinis (in Spanish)or "What will be the future of Israel" (in Spanish). This last is a long interview to the ex- Minister Mr. S. Ben Ami.

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Anonymous,
April 14, 2002 12:00 AM

Pray and Visit

The best way to help Israel at this time is to pray to the G-d of Abraham to bring peace to the land. G-d has done miracles before and is able to do them again.

The next best way for non-Jews, such as myself, to help Israel is to visit Israel now. We need to go and show our solidarity with the Jewish people. We need to spend our tourist dollars there to help the economy. I was in Israel in March and am looking forward to returning as soon as possible to support the Jewish people. Israel and the rest of the world need to know that there are those of us who stand firmly with Israel.

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,
April 14, 2002 12:00 AM

rachmanut

be an advocate for israel,explain media bias and support the state. but don't lose compassion for ordinary palestinians. if we give in to hatred we will damage ourselves beyond repair

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Elisa Greene,
April 14, 2002 12:00 AM

stop buying fuel

As we all know, most of the world's petroleum comes from the Arab nations. What about hanging up those car keys and walking or riding your bicycle for a change? If 12 million Jews stop buying fuel, the world's econcomies are going to feel it.

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Elisabeth McGrath,
April 14, 2002 12:00 AM

54 years

Happy Independance Day. Why doesn't Israel upgrade living standards to Palestinians? Spend some of their military budget on improving lives of Palestinians. Buy them all houses with t.v.s and VCRS. Livable houses not refugee camps. Houses fit for human habitation and growth and hope. Houses in Egypt, Jordan, Lybia, Tunis, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Syria, Lybia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq and the EU.

The Palestinians need hope. They need to see a future for their children.

Israel needs to enlarge her territories. And lengthen her tentropes.

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richard krecker,
April 13, 2002 12:00 AM

Explain

There are about 6 million Jews in America. If each of us took a few minutes to explain to 20 non Jews why the Military action in the West Bank is necessary and must continue until the threat to the State of Israel is eliminated 120 million Americans would stop supporting the American President's call for an immediate pullback of IDF forces and instead recognize the need for a continuing engagement until the needs of Israeli security are met.

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robert a,
April 13, 2002 12:00 AM

history

this is the problem that we as jews face
with this current problem. We teach our kids love and peace they teach their kids that all jews are bad and they must be killed. This is the problem that Israel faces with the reservist who refuse to fight we as jews must realize that the Arab world will never let us live in peace where ever we are. We must unite and we must be firm in our delings with the arabs.

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Katherine Bair,
April 13, 2002 12:00 AM

Promoting truth and preserving civilization

As an American, living in a democratic country, I believe everyone's opinion counts. It is important to voice your opinion to our legislators to continue support of Israel's efforts to survive. Israel is the only democratic country in the middle east, and their attempts to live at peace are brutalized by Muslim fanatics. Surely, we in America can understand their outrage and defensive maneuvers to stop the almost daily terrorist attacks.

Americans seems to have a short memory, but long before they started flying our planes into our buildings, terrorists attacked us, in the Mediterranean, from Libya, our Marines in Beirut, the US hostages in Iran. Some would appease the terrorists, and the Arab countries, for the basic reason that Arab countries supply oil to most of the world. I pray that the United States will make policy decisions based on what is morally correct, not financially profitable.

Israel, and the Jews, have done nothing but take a desert and turn it into a 21st century country; irrigated it and made it productive; and in the process become friend and ally to democratic countries around the world. We owe our support to these great and beleaguered people.

I believe that the truth is powerful. I believe that for a civilized world to survive, something has to be done now to stop this. If we care about the kind of world we are leaving to our children, then terrorism must be stopped. Civilization hangs in the balance. I, for one, will do all that I can as a teacher and as an American citizen to ensure children will have a world where it is safe from the fear of terrorist destroying our civilized way of life. As a member of the human race I will promote the truth and engage as many others, especially those in the media, in this effort to preserve civilization, and communicate our concerns to all government leaders.

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yosefa stahler,
April 12, 2002 12:00 AM

kindness for Israel

Before doing an act of kindness, say this should be in the merit of the State of Israel.

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Anonymous,
April 12, 2002 12:00 AM

54 ways to help Israel

Go and STAY

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Gary Epstein,
April 12, 2002 12:00 AM

Collection of articles from the Arab Press.

We need someone to collect articles from the Arab press which clearly show how influential the fanatics are in focusing the masses on the destruction of Israel. Only when our fellow citizens read these articles and speeches will they see the big picture. This collection should be published in book form (perhaps in several volumes).

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Jonathan Meola,
April 12, 2002 12:00 AM

don't be complacent

Now is no time to be complacent.

We all have to do SOMETHING, be it going to demonstrations, counter-demonstrations, letter-writing, learning with kavanah, davening with even more kavanah, investing in Israel, buying Israeli, & helping Jews in places like Argentina and Europe (just look at France today) make aliyah to Israel. We ourselves need to look at aliyah once again as something that is to be done in the "first person", not just by others on our dime.

Don't wait for tommorrow - just do today.

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Steven Stavropoulos,
April 11, 2002 12:00 AM

Have Faith...

It's so sad...
Like watching the Holocaust taking place all over again. The Jews are getting blown up, children, girls, grandparents are shred to pieces yet noone complains. They decide to defend themselves by taking up arms against the cowardly terrorists and everyone screams and complains. Especially the "civilized" Europeans who have a history that spans from criminal indifference to bloody persecution and genocide when it comes to the Jewish people. I am one person, a gentile, if I may add, and I can not bear all that shame... But I guess, we all "civilized" Europeans have to do our part... I am ashamed to be called a European. I am even ashamed to be called a human being. A good gift for poor Israel would be for every decent person to stand up and defend it's right to exist. Speak up. Against individuals who spread lies, against the mobs who bomb synagogues in Europe and preach intolerance in our high-schools and universities. And, have faith my brothers. Be strong and take heart in the knowledge that all decent people are on your side. We stand together, even if some of us still have to bear the shame of an entire continent...

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VanAuken,
April 11, 2002 12:00 AM

Demonstration

I believe that one of the major downfalls of the Jewish people throughout history is failure to unite in times of need. Here in the US the media is extremely anit semitic and depicts Israel as the bad guy, Well I think history as shown us that the only people who are going to help the Jews are the Jews, I wish that the American Jews would for once stand up for themselves and organize public protests
against biased media reports and to show support for Ariel Sharon in his decision to stand up for his people against the leaders of the world who all seem to be indifferent to JEWISH SUFFERING.

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Pamela Kaplan,
April 11, 2002 12:00 AM

Keep publicising the TRUTH about Israel .

I am a leftist who believes that there are good and bad people in all races in the world. I have study Arab Politics and didn't vote for a right-wing Government. However I can't understand why only we in ISRAEL really understand that the Palestian leadership want to destroy us completely and so educated their young for terror. Unfortunately the general Palestian public is poor, and has no real awareness of the leaderships actions. Thank you for your good work.

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Anonymous,
April 11, 2002 12:00 AM

The way we try to help is by e-mailing every news media we watch or read and answering to their prejudiced new commentary. My son and I have written letters, e-mailed everyone newspaper we know as well as the president and vice-president.

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Joni Arden,
April 11, 2002 12:00 AM

Possibility to help Israeli soldiers

Anyone who would like to help our soldiers, you may send a check to Ha-Aguda Le Ma'an Ha Chayal
Ha'Macklaka Le-Kishrei Chu"l (The OverSeas Department) Rehov Weizmann 60
Tel Aviv, Israel 62155
You may include an email to our soldiers to tell them you support them and care about them.
Indicate that you want a care package to be sent to a soldier with your check.

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Anonymous,
April 11, 2002 12:00 AM

Write to Washington

I am a lifelong Democrat, but find that Republicans in Congress are much more supportive of Israel's war on terrorism. I intend to write to my Congressman and both Senators to ask them to initiate bi-partisan support for Israel's right to defend herself.
I would also like to mention that here in Omaha (Nebraska) we are represented by Lee Terry (R), who wrote an excellent editorial for the Omaha World-Herald. Rather than sitting on the fence, Rep. Terry took a firm stand against attacks on Israel, when it surely would have been easier to remain silent on such a divisive issue. I would encourage anyone reading this to write to Rep. Terry and thank him for his public support. His e-mail is:Talk2Lee@mail.house.gov

His article, from the April 5 Herald, should be available on this link: http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_np=0&u_pg=609&u_sid=357826, or you can search on Omaha.com for the article "Midlands Voices: American mediation is a must in Mideast."

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Anonymous,
April 11, 2002 12:00 AM

I guess, there's a simple way to help Israel - to become an Israeli. So make aliyah - and if not, go visit, or simply learn Hebrew. Because statements and demonstrations are not as important, as simply being really together, being one nation.

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Alice Shegelman,
April 11, 2002 12:00 AM

help Israel from USA

Write letters and make phone calls to government demanding support for ISrael.
Sending money and not closing USA businesses in Israel.

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betti miner,
April 11, 2002 12:00 AM

Israel's 54th Birthday

First of all I want to wish our dear Israel a Happy 54th Birthday. I wish for Israel to have peace for the next 54 years and for Yasser Arafat and his henchmen to carefully consider what they are doing and to stop the bloodshed......now. Yasser needs to get the Palestinians working, and to give them dignity, give them clean drinking water and decent housing and not shacks to live in. He should live in such squalor! How does he think the Palestinians feel having to live where the sewers are open and the water is unfit for even the dogs to drink? He has the money to shoot bullets at Israel, he can give his people a better way of life! Shame on him for living in luxury and in a villa in Caesaria and Paris. Thank you

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G. R.,
April 11, 2002 12:00 AM

tehillim rally

the following is an email i sent to all the people i know and requested them to forward it to other people. the people who have signed up to it are so diverse for the common goal....

dear all,
yesterday i had the honor to stand among 12,000 fellow jews at a rally to
show support for the state of isreal. i walked away feeling very proud of my
tribesman, at the rally there were jews from all walks of life there were
chasidim and litvaks ashkenazi's and sephrdim young and old. that was what
was so special that at times of crisis we iron out our differences for the
greater good.

throughout history when we jews are faced with times of trouble we have a
lagecy to beseech G-d to protect us from harms way (eg. purim). i have
thought of a way that we can all have a "rally" everyday in our respective
lives.

in the book of tehillim (psalms)there are 150 chapters. i would like to
organize a group of commited people to each say a chapter a day. since we are
saying it as a group it is considered that each person is finishing a book a
day. it only takes about 5 minutes a day. if you do not read hebrew well you
can say it in english.

please let me know your interests in this "miniature rally" and i will tell
you which chapter to say. also, please note that after you say each prayer
that you mention that this is for the protection of the jewish people. i am
also asking you to forward this message to as many people as you think will
be interested so that we can insure that we reach 150. for people receiving
this forward my email address is yzar@aol.com, please let me know your name
and i will apportion you a chapter to say.

thanks,
G.R.

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GABRIEL HEFFES,
April 11, 2002 12:00 AM

community leaders in diaspora should participate in an all-out effort to expose unfair reporting by the media

an effective alliance between the israeli embassies in the diaspora and community leaders, to expose biased media in each country, and take effective steps, including boycot, to fight this new form of anti-semitism, and anti-israel reporting.
we are winning the military war but we are certainly losing the media war

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Kalman Packouz,
April 11, 2002 12:00 AM

54 Ways to Help Israel

GOOD MORNING! Recently I attended a gathering to find practical efforts to help Israel. It was a wonderful program and I hope other communities will follow suit. There were sessions on media watch, developing future leaders, non-Jewish education, economic development, political lobbying. So, what was missing? The Spiritual component -- G-d! Anyone who approaches the situation of the Jewish people through purely socio-economic-political perspective has either never read the Torah and studied Jewish history or has failed to take the lessons to heart.

The reality is that the Jewish nation operates on a level above nature. David Ben-Gurion once said, "A Jew who does not believe in miracles is not a realist." By all natural laws, the Jewish people should have ceased to exist. The sociologist will tell you that for a nation to thrive it must have a common land, a common language and a common history. The Jewish people have been dispersed across the world, divided by language and the common history starts 2,000 years ago and heads backwards.

We are a fraction of a percent of the world's population and probably the record holder for most persecuted and exterminated people throughout history -- and we are still here! They killed us because we wouldn't convert and they killed us because we wanted to assimilate. Something is going on far beyond the "natural" course of events.

What does it say in the Torah? "If you will follow My decrees and observe My commandments and perform them ... then you will dwell securely in your land. I will provide peace in the land, and you will lie down with none to frighten you; I will cause wild beasts to withdraw from the land..." (Leviticus 26:3-6).

The Almighty has a covenant with us. Our tradition tells us that all of our souls were at Mt. Sinai and agreed to the Covenant, "Not with you alone do I seal this covenant ... but with those who are not here with us today" (Deuteronomy 29:13:14). We, Jews in later generations, do not have the option to opt out.

Whether we like or don't like the Covenant and the commandments and whether or not we choose to keep the Covenant and observe the commandments, we are obligated to keep them and are responsible for the consequences of our actions. Call it the Laws of Nature. It's reality, just like eating high fat foods and not exercising has reality consequences for one's health. Whether or not a person likes the laws of gravity, if he drops a glass, there are consequences. The Almighty's consequences are a wake-up call for us as individuals and for us as a people to introspect on our level of belief and observance and to upgrade our lives through a better level of fulfillment of His Torah. The wake up call cuts across all labels, movements, branches, self-definitions -- it's for all Jews, for the whole Jewish people!

The Talmud, Sota 37b, clarifies the meaning of every soul being at Mt. Sinai for the giving of the Torah: "Each and every Jew is a guarantor for each other." The Jewish people are intertwined with each other. What one Jew does impacts each and every other Jew on a spiritual level. We cannot say, "What I do doesn't matter." It matters not only to you, but to all of the Jewish people. Envision the proverbially individual who is drilling a hole only under his seat in the boat.

What can we do? Each of us, on whatever level of observance, must strive to do more. In order to do more, we must know more. Read the Artscroll Stone Edition of the Torah to understand our history and our covenant with the Almighty. Read To Be a Jew by Rabbi Haim Donin which gives a clear and comprehensive overview of the mitzvot and of living a life filled with Torah value. Both books are available from your local Jewish book store or by calling toll-free 877-758-3242. Knowledge impacts belief which impacts action!

The Almighty loves each and every one of us! "Only your forefathers did the Almighty cherish to love them, and He chose their offspring after them -- you -- from among all the peoples this day" (Deuteronomy 10:15). Whatever our level of belief and observance, He waits patiently like a parent waiting for a wayward child to take a step back towards the right path. Think of what you do in your day and where you can improve. That's where Rabbi Donin's book can be of great help.
The Almighty wants us to not only fulfill his Torah, but to love each other. There is a special protection for the Jewish people when we are united. Idol worship is considered one of the worse transgressions, yet in the Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav #7, Rabbi Elazar HaKapar says, "Great is shalom. Even if the Jewish people were to worship idols, but were unified as one group, judgment wouldn't come upon them." We must do what we can to engender greater love for each other.

Recently, I saw in the "Community Awareness Bulletin" (Volume 11, Number 3 published by Hakhel) a guideline, which I have adapted, for increasing love amongst Jews (and it will work for all people!): 1) Did you say hello to at least one person before he said hello to you? 2) Did you make someone smile or laugh today? Did you boost someone's spirits? 3) Were you truly happy to hear good news about a friend? Even if you wish that the same good news would have happened to you? 4) Did you judge someone favorably today? Did you see people positively -- or did you sum up their lifestyle, pros and cons, with one glance of the eye? 5) Did you speak only positively about others and not listen to others speaking negatively about others? 6) Did you -- Visit a sick person? Help the needy in some way? Invite a guest for a meal? 7) Pray for the welfare of another person and for the Jewish people? 8) Say the Shema in the morning and evening? 9) Read a psalm to the merit of the Jewish people? 10) Deal with people honestly?

There are three areas of spirituality: 1) Between you and the Almighty (trust in G-d, belief in G-d) 2) Between you and other people (honesty, kindness, love) 3) Between you and yourself (your attitudes, outlooks, integrity). Focus and let your attitude be "What can I do more?". Before you go to sleep each night go through your day, review your behavior, and resolve what you can do better.

I once went to a macrobiotic nutritionist who told me that he had excellent results in curing certain types of cancer -- when people would follow the rigorous guidelines of the diet. "What breaks my heart," he said, "is when the wife of the patient says, 'Who's going to cook the food that way? Not me!' " "She is saying, 'Let him die. I don't want to change my lifestyle and go to all that trouble and inconvenience necessary to save him.' " If we truly love Israel and our fellow Jews, we MUST go to "all that trouble and inconvenience" to save them ... and ourselves!

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Anonymous,
April 11, 2002 12:00 AM

help israel, shop at www.shopinisrael.com

People should shop at www.shopinisrael.com. The site has Israeli merchants who can sell via internet. The person running the site makes no money from it. The Israeli merchants need our dollars as well as our moral support.

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,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

we should ALL say a ton of tehilim in our spare time. when we feel like we have a few extra minutes in our day, open up a tehilim and say as many perakim as you can. Also, we should try not to speak lashon hara, bad lang, false lang, etc. We should have peace amoung us and only then wil lHashem help us because why should He listen to our prayers if 1) our mouths are dirty 2) we dont even have peace within ourselves!!

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Mark Chulsky,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

Display the Israeli Flag

Let everyone know that you are proud of the country of your brothers and ancestors. If you cannot buy an Israeli Flag bumper sticker or decal (I could not), make one yourself, ask your kids to draw it, and display it in your car window, office, wherever you can.

Shalom, Mark

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Anonymous,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

at least we can donate

Donate our time to pray for Israel, and the turning back to G'd of all His people.
Donate our money to help repair the synagogues that are being attacked and burned.
Donate our energy, if we can, to help clarify some of the common misunderstandings about the political situation, or /and write letters to support the state and the line of the government's actions.

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Gary Berger,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

Try and buy Israeli products

When in the grocery store, look for produce and other items that are from Israel. Even if you have to pay a few more dollars to have the Israeli olives, or juice, do it! Now more than ever Israel needs our help, and every little bit counts. Also, note that Home Depot and Lowes hardware have many made in Israel products, just open your eyes and look. Thank you.

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Julianne Barcia,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

I support you Israel! Please tell me what more I can do.

I am a Catholic woman in Hawaii, USA. I am looking for proactive ways to help the Jews in Israel in their quest to squash terrorism. I consistently attempt to educate ignorant anti-semitic people at every turn. I support Israel in It's quest to squash terrorism and defend Israel. Don't back down. Please tell me how I can help. I already send money. I ultimately desire to go to Israel and volunteer myself anywhere I am needed. Please contact me if you have any suggestions for me. Thank you.

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Anonymous,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

better public relations

The Palestinians are doing a great job at winning world opinion. The media is not telling the whole story. Therefore we need to tell the world in the most effective way why we do what we do and that this isn't a cycle of violence.

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Vicki Allan,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

Let us build them up!

How about buying a tree to plant in Israel?

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Barbara Gelman,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

Ways to help Israel

--Learn about Israel's early history
--Participate, joyfully, in a Yom
Hatzmaut celebration.
--Illustrate the inconsistency of the
European's stand. Why would
democracies supporting human rights,
not speak out against virulent Arab
hate speach.
--Consider a boycott of French and
European goods
--Educate the public about the connection
between hate speech and violence.

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Tzvi Hunter,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

two way to help

A great idea would to start a massive letter campain directly to the soldiers who are valiently fighting for our cause while we are safe here in the United States and other countries around the world, standing helplessly with no other way to help.

The second idea is a personal one. I don't know if it would be practical but although I am 50 years old and disabled, I would gladly come over there and serve in any way that would be useful. I was useful when I was younger when I served durning Vietnam in 1971 and I would still like to be useful now. Thank you. Tzvi Hunter

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Sanford Kadish,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

Volunteers for Israel

Check out Sar-El on their website. Israel needs volunteers especially at this juncture to free up reservists.

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Anonymous,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

Talk to people there...

Call anyone you know in Israel. If you don't personally know somebody, another person in your community will. Call that person and assure them that Israel is not alone, and we Americans share in their pain during these bad times, and understand what they are going through. Commend that person for being able to live in Israel now! Let Israelis know they are not alone.

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Anonymous,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

Gates of Tears

We need to daven, say Tehillim and cry out for G-d's compassion. Because we know that the gates of tears are never closed.

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Anonymous,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

Positive advertising campaign for the State of Israel

After 9/11 I saw all these billboards with flags--united we stand. It made me proud to be an American. We need the same positive ad campaign now to sway the average American to support the State of Israel. Picture on a billboard an Israeli and US Flag intertwined together-- "We can win the fight against terrorism" printed below. A website address for people to make donations, buy Israeli bonds, email the president, etc. We must not sit silent in the US while this is happening.

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Anniteh Shatz (Zahne),
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

The Ancient Kingdom of Modern Israel

If Israel was not realized as a Holy Land there would be no interest in it accept for the Israelites. Let us educate the world on Israel's ancient history and celebrate 5762 years as an anniverary of survival of our culture. When our Princes and Kings ruled over the land and the laws of the God of Israel were sovereign over the people in the land of Israel.When the Divine presence rested on the Temple Mount and all revered His Holy Name.

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Steven Taitz,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

Support Israel's With $'s

http://www.walk4israel.com/
It's the least we can do!!!!

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Anonymous,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

There are three things we can do

Write to our governments in support of Israel,
pray for Israel,
learn about Israel's ancient and recent history, and defend Israel when the topic of the middle east conflict comes up in conversation.

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Amanda Devons,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

Distributing pro-Israel literature on college campuses

Due to the virulent wave on anti-semitism and pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel activism on college campus, spread literatureon campuses highlighting the humanitarian achievements, democracy and ethnic diversity of the Jewish state...we need to inform, educate and refrain from polarizing vitriole, elevating the dialogue and engendering respect and enlightenment for the Jewish state.

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MaryEllen London,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

Learn Israel's history and teach it to others.

When acquaintances argue that Israel shares as much blame for the current horrors as the Palestinians, we must be able to refute these beliefs with solid facts.

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Anonymous,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

Tehillim!

Let your tehillim be your constant companion.I have seen many open miracles and honestly beseeching Hashem for his help is one of the best ways to get it! You can set up a schedule so you say a few every day on a constant basis or grab a few friends and say the whole Tehillim in an hour! Many of the chapters seen to be written for our exact situation!

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Anonymous,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

There are six hundred and thirteen ways to help Israel! And many more specific actions comprising those! Let's do it!

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Noa Miller,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

AM YISROEL CHAI

1.We must write to every government head throughout the world against backing and establishing a terrorist state called Palestine and the division of Jerusalem. 2.We must help Israel's economy by buying Israeli merchandise directly from Israel. 3.We must spend a few minutes each day thanking G-D for being with us throughout all of these years and asking him to continue looking after us.

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Anonymous,
April 10, 2002 12:00 AM

the whole world and especially the palestinians know that even in war israeli people hate violence and today they are making a profit of this. ALL WE CAN DO IS PRAY GOD TO GIVE TO OUR CHIEFS A GOOD MIND TO TAKE THE BEST DECISIONS FOR OUR PEOPLE ANYWHERE THEY ARE AMEN

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Send money

Because our church has been forced to cancel their annual trip to Israel (it was set to go on 4/07/02) we are sending the money to the tour guides and bus driver and taking collections to send to other tour guides.

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Steve Marsh,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Make mail order available for local busness

I can't afford to travel to Israel, but i can buy from Israeli busnss. Is there a central catalogue or website availble for Israeli merchandise? A web site that can adverise for FREE for local Israel merchants. My first purchase will be an Israeli flag!

(46)
,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Have faith in the One G-d of Israel, that he will help us kick the arab enemy out of our Land, pray hard, study a lot, and anhance your love for your fellow Jews...all of them.

People who truly support Israel are greatly appreciated, but too few show their support by coming here!!! Too many people who claim to support us, have abandoned us...we need the tourists...we need YOU!!! Come celebrate our Independence WITH us...
thank you!!!

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Patricia LoGiudice,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Keep The Faith, Israel!

As a loyal citizen of America, I still feel that Israel is right and "right on" with its "flushing the toilet" with terrorist evil-doers! What on earth does one DO (and what is America doing!) with terrorists attacking America? You got it! "Flush them!" Be courageous, Israel, and do what you must! We DO understand!!!!

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

call friends and relatives

Once a week, call any and all friends in Israel to let them know our thoughts are with them.
Organize a weekly psalm group to share saying all of psalms for the sake of peace in Israel.
Buy an Israel Bond.
Get your shul/school/ other affiliation to defray the cost of an ambulance for Magen David Edom.
Write letters to your representatives in congress and President Bush!

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Ways to help Israel

1) Write and call President Bush as well as your Senators and Reps and Congress and ask them to support Israel's fight against terror (hotlink: mailto:president@whitehouse.gov)

2) Write and call CNN, BBC, NPR and any other news organizations that display a bias against Israel and request that they make sure their facts are correct and that they provide balanced reporting

3) Sign a petition to support Israel ( http://www.our-support.com/ )

4) Buy online directly from Israel to support her economy. See http://www.usaisrael.org/

5) Attend rallies for Israel (such as the one coming up on April 21st in Washington DC)

Use an on-line poll to let Israel know which spokespeople are doing well and which are not

I find that without exception, the Palestian spokespeople on TV (I've been glued to all the cable news networks) are all extremely persuasive, articulate and have a lot of TV smarts. The Israeli spokespeople very often lack some of these qualities. Israel needs spokespeople who are attractive, articulate in English, and able to think fast.

As Americans I think we are better judges as to who is best presenting the Israeli position on American TV than the Israeli's are. I think we should put together a list of the spokespeople we have seen include them in an on-line poll, asking people to vote. We should inform the Israeli government to keep tabs on the poll results, so they know who to try to get the networks to interview in the future. The Israeli Spokespeople I recall seeing recently include:

Mark Regev, Israeli embassy spokesman

Alon Pincus NY Consul General

Efraim Sneh Cabinet Minister

Benjamin Netanyahu former PM

Natan Sharansky Cabinet Minister

Shimon Peres Foreign Minister

Dr. Ra'anan Gissin spokesman for PM Sharon

Yehuda Lancry Israeli Ambassador to the UN

Dore Gold Former Ambassador to UN

Ehud Olmert Mayor of Jerusalem

Ehud Barak Former Prime Minister

Zalman Shoval Former Abassador to U.S.

All the above are presenting "the truth" , irrespective of their political affiliation. I think that the Israelis should know our opinions of these people as Americans just based on how they come across to the American TV viewer.

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Join a Teshuva Support Group

There is new group being started at yahoo groups. The URL is
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/teshuva/

This group is designed to help Jews around the world make small improvements and get support and encouragement in the process. If we can elevate ourselves even a little perhaps we can arouse the compassion of the Ribono Shel Olam and Jewish Lives can be spared. Please join in now and help make a difference.

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Call Israel and speak to your family and friends.

The time to take positive action is now. I urge folks, regardless of the size of their community, to organize support for Israelis. Letter writting, stating the facts to local papers is also necessary. We need to counter-act the demonstrations by students at universities here in the US.

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Display an Israeli flag from your car or window

After Sept 11, many Americans displayed American flags, especially on their cars in a showing of solidarity and patriotism. Let's hang Israeli flags from our windows and cars as a sign of solidarity and support for Israel

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

A worthwhile solution for peace.

The war is over the Palestinians wanting back the land they lost in the 1967 war. Israel does not want to return this land for it's own protection. Israel as good business people should try to negotiate the purchase of a piece of land from one of the neighboring Arab countries who have so much land that Israel may be able to buy to create a state of the Palestinians. It would be worth it to the Israelis for peace. With this concept would go Israel's offer of education to develop the Palestnian
state to eventually become self sufficient and a modern community.

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Toys from G--d

Pesach teaches that a communal cry to HaShem is heard. Why don't we buy simple toys and give them to our Rabbi's to be sent to Israel? Include with every toy a prayer. The toys, being a symbol of joy and love, can be given to youngsters to lift their spirits and the spirits of all those around them. And the prayers can be given to families so that we can pray with them.

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Plant A Tree

Many Yiddish Shoah victims worked
on their land. Planting a tree in Israel will not only help keep continuity alive, it will renew life at the same time as remembering in some small way.

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Esther G. Senft,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Start a chain letter

Copy and paste this text onto an e-mail, send it around, collect signatures, and send it to zion613@hotmail.com. I'll e-mail it to Pres. Bush.

TEXT: We, as Jews and Americans, wish to thank you, Mr. President, for the support for Israel that you have shown in the past. Now, in these trying times, we send our encouragement and our prayers that you continue to seek the truth and fight for justice. Please hold fast to your policy of refusing to negotiate with proven terrorists like Yassir Arafat and the Palestinian Authority. Be strong and of good courage! G-d bless you, and G-d bless America!

Concerned Citizens

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

A clear definition of terrorism.

On September 11th, there was a unique opportunity for the US to unite the civilized world against terrorism. At first look, the "you're either with us or against us" speech was designed to do just that. However, six months later, it is clear that one of the large failings of the Bush administration has been its unwillingness to make a clear definition of terrorism. I believe that pro-Israeli groups should agree upon a strong definition of terror, one that encompasses not only September 11th terrorists, but also suicide bombers and attackers of civilians. Once agreed upon, there should be a mass campaign to get our congressional representatives and the White House to make this definition official - to the point of using it to dictate policy. Once the US populace is clear about what a terrorist is, I believe that support for Israel will grow much stronger.

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John Ferris,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Strictly deny all terrorists their desired reward of broadcast news and disseminated information.

A most serious problem is how the other nations may be too easily persuaded to adopt an unfavourable perception.
WHY?
Because of what they believe they hear and see.

Admittedly there are some difficulties in the best management of would-be martyrs such as Arafat. The best thing that could happen is to deprive them of any news outlet whatsoever, despite the terrible harm they wreak. When we give the intending martyrs and other terrorists publicity - on top of the damage they've already created - we are acting to multiply their effectiveness by a factor of more than a million.
Can you imagine the benefit of totally blocking all their propaganda avenues forever in one instant hit?
Anyone who publishes information about their activities is allied with their cause.
Regardless of the fact that people want to know what is happening, we should shut down all news - prevent anyone knowing what is happening with Arafat or other terrorists - even in the same street. I cannot understand why Jewish news media give terrorists aid of this kind. The Jewish people and their allies must steel themselves to a condition of no broad publication - NO BROADCAST NEWS - NO THOUGHTLESS SCATTERING INFORMATION AT ALL - UNTIL THIS GREAT EVIL IS CRUSHED TO HELPLESSNESS.
Prevent the escape of any negative information of all kinds; halt commentary of any nature - yes, of course, still deal with it physically at the source but give the terrorists no comfort - no profit - no reward - no martyrdom - no opportunity to recruit allies. Answer no questions posed even by the closest allies. They are probably allies of convenience in any case.
SO TO BE EFFECTIVE, we should not even communicate - even like this. Communication should be restricted to within the synagogue and perhaps in the home, only between responsible adults who clearly understand the dangers created by loose comments. External discussion of anything to do with Israel's enemies should be forbidden. Information and propaganda are the greatest allies of those who would be martyrs, of those who would disseminate lies to promote hatred of Israel. It is their food, their life blood. Without it they have less reason to pursue their madness.
Let it be seen that Jewish people, from children to the elders, are known throughout all creation as those who speak no ill; whose behaviour is gentle and exemplary. Let it be most desirable in the hearts of the goyim to be in the company of Jewish people.
Let the voice of Israel be famous throughout all nations for speaking of the goodness of the Almighty's works, for the performance of kind deeds among mankind. Let Israel's name be associated with all positive thoughts in the minds of the other nations.
Then people will say, "What is a Jew?"
And all will answer, "Jews are renowned throughout the world as those who speak only of GOODNESS; Jews are truly the chosen people of The Almighty. We know their GOODNESS by their words and their deeds."
There is nothing new in this. To obey the mitzvot is to make this all true.
Warmest wishes,
John Ferris
17 Ningoola Way,
Orange, NSW 2800,
Australia.
jhnchsferris@aol.com
or
johnferris@members.nyas.org

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Micol Lazar,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Buy Israel

More and more countries are deciding to boycott Israeli products. But if they see that Israeli products are doing well, they might rethink their strategies. If you see "Elite" brand coffee in your shop BUY IT. Jaffa oranges? Get them by the pound, even if you hate citrus fruits. You'll find somebody to give a present to. Every Israeli item bought is a sign of much needed solidarity.

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Hadassah Hernandez,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

"To inform others is the key"

One of the ways by which I've found myself useful is by showing co-workers a video of a documentary which was viewed on PBS back on November 1994. This documentary "Jihad in America" was put together by Steven Emerson who has also published his latest book "American Jihad". For those who are not familiar with the concept of terrorism and how these cells work this video provides incredible insights and serves as an eye opener. Viewers can make their own conclusions and receive the information necessary before taking sides due to different influences. We need to provide the people with truth and good information the rest is up to G-d.

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

seek out Israeli products

Prefer to buy and seek out in your local supermarket those fruits, vegetables, herbs, salads etc grown in Israel. Also a big Israeli export product is flowers; ask your florist for a bouquet of Israeli flowers.

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Beverly Kurtin,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Inform our neigbors

Inform people around you and with whom you communicate about the realities of what is going on in Israel. Like our brothers and sisters in France, we must come out of hiding and fight the Arab propaganda war. If we don't...

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Mary,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Suicide bombings important to every country!

It will not be long before these bombers will be in every country where someone hates someone else. These are cowards who don't have the courage to live and make a difference. You don't see leaders becoming suicide bombers. It is always the young and easily led. Dying is the easy way out. Living is difficult but so rewarding.

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Israel's birthday

For everyone, Jew and rightous gentiles. Light a candle, say a prayer, and a little tzudakah wouldn't hurt. (Aish could send out of list of addresses where people could send monies to.)

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Be a news observer and light a candle of truth

Watch for one-sided reporting of the happenings and report, write letters
to the editor when you read a lie or a distorted version. Go to a personal clothing shop and personally design wearing apparell stating that you will stand with Israel. Remember what Elie Wiesel said and quote it to many "Can we disarm hatred? We must."

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

political pressure- everyone counts

I think political pressure helps, write, call, e-mail. Let our voice be heard. write to Pres. Bush, senators, congressmen and so on.If a sight like aish can have links to make it easyer for people to simply send an e-mail, or distribute in your e-mail adresses where people can write or fax letters it could help. Every call, letter,and fax is counted. Maybe write a sample letter for people to print sign and send.

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Irene Sacks,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Ha Tikvah

Teach someone who doesn't know how to sing HaTikvah the words and the melody. Sing Israel's national anthem together with a group on Yom Ha'atzmaut.

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

teshuva

Return, Return, Return to the ways of your Fathers.
That is the best advice I can give. G_D
is waiting with open arms... Keep in mind that what you do affects the whole world. But you must do what G_D wants, not trying to please man.

Lastly, learn from history.. never negotiate with Amalek. Destro him.

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Meridith Patera,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Educate people regarding Israel.

Most Americans, including many Jews, don't know anything about the causes of the current situation; they think Israel has suddenly declared war on an existing Palestinian state. As informed lovers of Israel, we need to educate others about the history of the Jewish state, from the time of the Ottoman Empire, so that they can understand what is going on today. As a teacher, I have been approached for explanations from many children and adults, but none of us should stand by and let misinformation be spread. Let people know that you know, and even the cashiers in the supermarket will ask for more information, as they have of me!

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

complain about media bias, phone in the uk the bbc on tel.no. 08700100222

more and more we hear biased reporting and comment, ring their complaint line you can make a difference, the reports can be changed from one news programm to another

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Alex Koifman,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Buy Israeli products

I buy Israeli wine among other things. When I visit friends I bring a bottle as a present and ask them to purchase products of Israel. You buy a very good product and help country in need.

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Ed Kogan,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Boarder Isroel land from arabs.

Build the wall, send all enemies (palestinians) outside the wall. Bring all jews back to Israel land (inside the wall) Let them blow themselves outside the wall.

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Murray Levine,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Donate to Magen David Adom - Ambulances for Israel

The more ambulances, the more surviving Jews.

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Dennis Rosen,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Pray to Hashem to help the IDF and thwart our enemies

Pray to Hashem to protect the lives of IDF personnel and to grant them success in their mission. Ask Hashem to heal Israel's wounded soldiers and civilian victims of terrorism and to thwart future terrorist attacks.

I include below the suggestions made recently by Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo, along with excerpted prefatory remarks. It would be presumptuous of me to add to his thoughts.

"As Jews we are obligated to look into ourselves and to discover ways in which we can become better human beings and Jews. It seems that only in this way will we be able to see an end to this conflict.

"It is our duty to see to it that our communities accept their moral responsibilities and that care of fellow man and justice are of the highest order. We must understand that continuous discussion of these ideals does not get us anywhere. What is needed is action and again action.

"Here are some suggestions:

"Let us end the terrible traffic accidents in the land of Israel. It is absurd that there is an outcry about terrorist attacks when the same amount of people (or even more) get killed on the roads in the Holy Land. It is absurd that there are tragedies which are completely and totally in our own hands and we refuse to take all the necessary steps to stop them, while we protest the death of our fellow Jews at the hands of our enemies.

"Let us end the abuse of women and children in Israeli homes. Who would ever have thought that a Jewish country would ever experience such an evil?

"Let us end the violence in Israeli schools in which Jewish children hurt and get hurt.

"Let us abstain from saying anything bad about any Jew, any group of Jews, or even the Israeli government unless it is constructive critique.

"Let us stop all forms of hurting our fellow Jews and other human beings when not out of self defense.

"Let us refuse to listen to gossip or to be involved in deception, lies and trickery.

"Let us cause the world to say “Blessed is the God of Israel.”

"Let us be extremely careful about honoring our parents and spouses.

"Let us show a great amount of patience with people who bother us.

"Let us not fall into temper and hateful feelings.

"Let us pray with great concentration for the welfare of our soldiers and police force and not forget the many POWs and MIAs.

"Let us get up in the middle of the night and ask God for mercy on Am Yisrael and the world. (This is a most precious time for prayer.)

"Let us enter our synagogues five minutes before the actual service starts. (Who could ever be too late by one minute in these days?)

"Let us pray for the welfare of those we do not like.

"Let us get up for elderly people and assist them.

"Let us smile at any person we meet.

"Let those who live outside the land continuously phone their friends in Israel and not transgress the law of standing idle while the blood of one’s fellow Jew is being spilled.

"But let us also make it clear to many European nations that their continuous attacks on Israel’s policies will not stay unpunished. It takes little wisdom to realize that when mankind does not respond to this local Middle East conflict and put an end to this Arab violence and stop giving credence to an archterrorist named Arafat, these hostilities will boil over into a world conflict which will find its way into the heart of European cities in ways which will be many times worse than what happened in September in New York.

"The clock is ticking, the alarm clock is ringing, who does not hear the sound of the great Lion?"

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David Caplan,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

ALL Israeli spokesperson's should speak good English

Israel is losing the PR (public relations) battle in no small part because many of their spokesmen speak heavily accented English.

In addition, I rarely hear an Israeli spokewoman. By contrast, I often hear that Palestinian spokeswoman Ishwari Something-or-other spewing out the Palestinian venom.

When an Israeli spokesperson goes on the air for an American audience, he or she should employ idiomatic American usage.

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Joe Horowitz,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Run a Postcard Campaign for Israel

In your local Synagogue - setup a program to send a short, hand written, postcard to Washington (after services on Sunday mornings).

All you need is a sheet of short statements, a list of addresses, and (of course) postcards.

Its quick & easy, and people can be asked to donate a quarter (25 cents)
if they wish to cover the cost.

I can be contacted for sample MS-Word documents.

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lindagirlcoop@earthlink.net cooper,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

I believe that the more we can integrate with our non-Jewish friends, the more we can educate them about the lies and brainwashing that the Palestinians and terrorists tell the world. The best PR is our telling in a calm way the Israeli side to our non-Jewish friends. To do this we need to be very educated about our history and geography. Perhaps there could be courses offered in this by the JCC's and temples around the world.

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Keren Burdt,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Helping from Your E-Mail Box!

I believe there are several things that one can do...
1. Become a penpal to someone in Israel
(this has been a great experience for me and the people that I write to.)
2. Join a Tehillim/Tefillah list so that you can pray for the Land and the People of Eretz Yisrael.
3. Give Tzedakah to organizations that give aid to families affected by the Intifada.
4. Forward petitions to all of your Jewish freinds that are Pro-Israel!

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

The Arabs speak in bumper stickers and that is one reaosn why majorities of people pick up their slogans. The Israelis need to learn how to do that. We have scholars who write tomes. When we are all killed, if anyone is interested, they can sit down and read that we were right, if they don't burn the books, or pull the plug on web sites. It was good when Israel used the slogani "land for peace". We should keep up this form of communication: "no peace, no land". Its great that the intelligent educated commentators are on our side. However, in a democracy, numbers count, and there are always more stupid uneducated people than intelligent educated people. Let's reach out to those people with bumper sticker slogans.

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Veronica(Mickey) Frierdich,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Show Support for Israel!!

Why not every city have a set time for evryone who supports Israel to have a rally on this day or if there is not time for this day have it another day!! Show the world that there are also people who do not support the plan of the world and the President to back off and keep smiling while the suicide bombers continue to blow themselves up along with many Isralies.

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yehoshua Gloger,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Walk don't drive your gas-guzzler

One of 54 ways: Don't buy gasoline. Every time you walk instead of take your gas-guzzler, you are depriving an Arab oil producer of income to give to terrorists.

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Visit Israel and buy Israel Bonds

The lack of tourism, especially of visitors from America, threatens Israel's economy. Please, go to see Israel.
Israel Bonds supplies funds to Israel for the development of new water resources. The lack of water is a serious threat to the stability in the area.

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Avraham Sedaghat,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

Yearn for redemption

Actively yearn for the redemption and the coming of king Moshiach. This conflict will probably not end till he comes, so we must work hard to make it happen now!

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chaya frankllin,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

I would like to start a letter writing campaign, where we could express our appreciation for the self sacrafice of our soldiers in protecting our people and our land. I would also like to collect money to purchase pocket size psalms and prayer books to send with the soldiers on their missions. Please tell me what you think.

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Anonymous,
April 9, 2002 12:00 AM

ways to help Israel

1. Pray for the peace of Israel and Jerusalem
2. Take courage and visit Israel.
3. Spend as much as you can to help the economy while in Israel
4. Remind your friends that God is Israel's help, and his promised land.
5. Don't believe the lies told about Israel.
6. Stay informed.

I just got married and have an important question: Can we eat rice on Passover? My wife grew up eating it, and I did not. Is this just a matter of family tradition?

The Aish Rabbi Replies:

The Torah instructs a Jew not to eat (or even possess) chametz all seven days of Passover (Exodus 13:3). "Chametz" is defined as any of the five grains (wheat, spelt, barley, oats, and rye) that came into contact with water for more than 18 minutes. Chametz is a serious Torah prohibition, and for that reason we take extra protective measures on Passover to prevent any mistakes.

Hence the category of food called "kitniyot" (sometimes referred to generically as "legumes"). This includes rice, corn, soy beans, string beans, peas, lentils, peanuts, mustard, sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Even though kitniyot cannot technically become chametz, Ashkenazi Jews do not eat them on Passover. Why?

Products of kitniyot often appear like chametz products. For example, it can be hard to distinguish between rice flour (kitniyot) and wheat flour (chametz). Also, chametz grains may become inadvertently mixed together with kitniyot. Therefore, to prevent confusion, all kitniyot were prohibited.

In Jewish law, there is one important distinction between chametz and kitniyot. During Passover, it is forbidden to even have chametz in one's possession (hence the custom of "selling chametz"). Whereas it is permitted to own kitniyot during Passover and even to use it - not for eating - but for things like baby powder which contains cornstarch. Similarly, someone who is sick is allowed to take medicine containing kitniyot.

What about derivatives of kitniyot - e.g. corn oil, peanut oil, etc? This is a difference of opinion. Many will use kitniyot-based oils on Passover, while others are strict and only use olive or walnut oil.

Finally, there is one product called "quinoa" (pronounced "ken-wah" or "kin-o-ah") that is permitted on Passover even for Ashkenazim. Although it resembles a grain, it is technically a grass, and was never included in the prohibition against kitniyot. It is prepared like rice and has a very high protein content. (It's excellent in "cholent" stew!) In the United States and elsewhere, mainstream kosher supervision agencies certify it "Kosher for Passover" -- look for the label.

Interestingly, the Sefardi Jewish community does not have a prohibition against kitniyot. This creates the strange situation, for example, where one family could be eating rice on Passover - when their neighbors will not. So am I going to guess here that you are Ashkenazi and your wife is Sefardi. Am I right?

Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Moses ben Nachman (1194-1270), known as Nachmanides, and by the acronym of his name, Ramban. Born in Spain, he was a physician by trade, but was best-known for authoring brilliant commentaries on the Bible, Talmud, and philosophy. In 1263, King James of Spain authorized a disputation (religious debate) between Nachmanides and a Jewish convert to Christianity, Pablo Christiani. Nachmanides reluctantly agreed to take part, only after being assured by the king that he would have full freedom of expression. Nachmanides won the debate, which earned the king's respect and a prize of 300 gold coins. But this incensed the Church: Nachmanides was charged with blasphemy and he was forced to flee Spain. So at age 72, Nachmanides moved to Jerusalem. He was struck by the desolation in the Holy City -- there were so few Jews that he could not even find a minyan to pray. Nachmanides immediately set about rebuilding the Jewish community. The Ramban Synagogue stands today in Jerusalem's Old City, a living testimony to his efforts.

It's easy to be intimidated by mean people. See through their mask. Underneath is an insecure and unhappy person. They are alienated from others because they are alienated from themselves.

Have compassion for them. Not pity, not condemning, not fear, but compassion. Feel for their suffering. Identify with their core humanity. You might be able to influence them for the good. You might not. Either way your compassion frees you from their destructiveness. And if you would like to help them change, compassion gives you a chance to succeed.

It is the nature of a person to be influenced by his fellows and comrades (Rambam, Hil. De'os 6:1).

We can never escape the influence of our environment. Our life-style impacts upon us and, as if by osmosis, penetrates our skin and becomes part of us.

Our environment today is thoroughly computerized. Computer intelligence is no longer a science-fiction fantasy, but an everyday occurrence. Some computers can even carry out complete interviews. The computer asks questions, receives answers, interprets these answers, and uses its newly acquired information to ask new questions.

Still, while computers may be able to think, they cannot feel. The uniqueness of human beings is therefore no longer in their intellect, but in their emotions.

We must be extremely careful not to allow ourselves to become human computers that are devoid of feelings. Our culture is in danger of losing this essential aspect of humanity, remaining only with intellect. Because we communicate so much with unfeeling computers, we are in danger of becoming disconnected from our own feelings and oblivious to the feelings of others.

As we check in at our jobs, and the computer on our desk greets us with, "Good morning, Mr. Smith. Today is Wednesday, and here is the agenda for today," let us remember that this machine may indeed be brilliant, but it cannot laugh or cry. It cannot be happy if we succeed, or sad if we fail.

Today I shall...

try to remain a human being in every way - by keeping in touch with my own feelings and being sensitive to the feelings of others.

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